With over 400 species, this is the largest family of bats. Most of the bats found in the United States are in this family.
The bats in this family are found around the world, except in the polar regions, and live in a wide variety of habitats, including both tropical and temperate forests and deserts.
The species in this family have small eyes, no noseleaf, and tails. Most of the species in this order eat insects and roost in caves, buildings, trees, or crevices.
Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist
Status taken from NH Fish and Game
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