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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 ConcernLeast Concern Near ThreatenedNear Threatened VulnerableVulnerable EndangeredEndangered Critically EndangeredCritically Endangered extinct in the wildExtinct in Wild extinctExtinct
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 USThreatened in US Threatened in New HampshireThreatened in NH Endangered in USEndangered in US Endangered in NHEndangered in NH IntroducedIntroduced
Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife and NH Fish and Game

  New Hampshire Species

 

 North/Central American Species

None
  None

Other Species Around the World

Africa Africa Asia Asia Australia Australia/Oceania Europe Europe North America North America South America South America New Hampshire Species NH

Eastern Sucker-footed Bat - Myzopoda aurita Least Concern Africa  

Schliemann's Sucker-footed - Myzopoda aurita Least Concern Africa

Additional Information

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