wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bat — mammal wildlife photo, Chaerephon plicatus

wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bat

Chaerephon plicatus

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Quick Facts

Type
Mammal
Size
varies by species
Weight
varies by species
Habitat
forests, grasslands, mountains, or open country
Diet
plant, insect, or animal food depending on species
Active Time
dawn, dusk, day, or night
Lifespan
varies by species
Field Notes
  • Its scientific name is Chaerephon plicatus.
  • The common name highlights wrinkle cues used for the visual profile.
  • It is grouped as a mammal in this dataset.

About the wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bat

wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bat (Chaerephon plicatus) is a mammal represented with a wrinkle-marked build, wrinkle natural coloring, and fur. Its common name and taxonomic group point toward forests, grasslands, mountains, or open country, with a profile shaped around plant, insect, or animal food depending on species and dawn, dusk, day, or night activity. The entry keeps the animal recognizable for mixing by emphasizing visible body structure, surface texture, color cues, and one distinctive feature rather than broad placeholder traits.