| Nycteridae - slit-faced bats  There are 16 species of small to medium-sized bats in this family. They are found in Africa, Malaysia , Indonesia. Slit-faced bats get their name from the long, vertical slit that runs across the top of their flattened noseleaf.  Slit-faced bats have large ears, broad wings, and a long tail. They roost in alone or in small groups in trees, buildings, caves, and animal burrows.  They range in color from brown, brownish-orange or gray. Most species eat insects.    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
  
                   
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