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Photographs on this web-site were taken by Paul Smith, Hemme Batjes, Regis Nossent,
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LARGE MASTIFF Molossus ater
The largest member of the Molossus bats in Paraguay with extremely variable pelage - individuals may range from red, through brown to black. It is a common species, frequently associated with human dwellings and is one of the commonest bat species caught in nets in some areas.
FIGURE 1 - Adultt, location unknown (José Luis Cartes undated).
FIGURE 2 - Adult at rest, location unknown (José Luis Cartes undated).
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