Designed by Paul Smith 2006. This website is copyrighted by law.
Material contained herewith may not be used without the prior written permission of FAUNA Paraguay.
Photographs on this page were taken by José Luis Cartes and are used with permission.
BLACK MASTIFF Molossus rufus
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. Formerly known as Molossus ater.
Click on the images to enlarge them.
FIGURE 1 - (FPMAM302PH) Adult, location unknown (José Luis Cartes undated).
FIGURE 2 - (FPMAM303PH) Adult at rest, location unknown (José Luis Cartes undated).
FIGURE 1

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2

FIGURE 2