Myzopodidae - Old World sucker-footed bats

There are two species of bat in this family, the eastern sucker-footed bat and Schliemann's sucker-footed bat.
Schliemann's sucker-footed bat was only discovered as a new species in 2007. It is found in the dry western forests of Madagascar.

They are small bat found in Madagascar. they have large ears, and suction cups on their limbs that they use to cling to leaves.

World Status Key
Least Concern Near Threatened Vulnerable Endangered Critically Endangered Extinct in Wild Extinct
Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist. If no status is listed, there is not enough data to establish status.

US Status Key
Threatened in US Threatened in NH Endangered in US Endangered in NH Introduced
Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife and NH Fish and Game

Other Species Around the World
Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe North America South America NH
Eastern Sucker-footed Bat - Myzopoda aurita		Schliemann's Sucker-footed - Myzopoda aurita

Additional Information

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Eastern Sucker-footed Bat - Myzopoda aurita
The eastern sucker-footed bat has suction pads on their wrists and ankles that they use to cling to leaves.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School

Eastern Sucker-footed Bat - Myzopoda aurita
The eastern sucker-footed bat is found in eastern Madagascar.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School