Tadarida brasiliensis (Mexican free-tailed bat)
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Chiroptera |
| Family | Molossidae |
| Genus | Tadarida |
| Species | Tadarida brasiliensis |
| Common | Mexican free-tailed bat |
| Diet | Insectivore |
| Habitat | urban, caves. Forms colonies of millions of individuals |
| Description | Suborder Microchiroptera. Tail extends about 1/3 of tail length beyond uropatagium. Medium-large ears, tragus small. |
| Skull Characteristics | Rostrum narrower than brain-case, 1 upper incisor (distinguishes skull from Lasiurus). Molossidae lower incisors are bifid (2 cusps), distinguishes from Vespertilionidae (trifid), but this may be very difficult to see even under magnification if teeth are worn. |
| Notes | Links to more species information:
Smithsonian Animal Diversity Web |