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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.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPMAM302PH) Adult, location unknown (José Luis Cartes undated).
FIGURE 2 - (FPMAM303PH) Adult at rest, location unknown (José Luis Cartes undated).
FIGURE 3 - (FPMAM1124PH) Adult found dead head lateral, Encarnación, Departamento Itapúa (Paul Smith December 2012).
FIGURE 4 - (FPMAM1125PH) Same specimen as (FPMAM1124PH) head dorsal (Paul Smith December 2012).
FIGURE 5 - (FPMAM1125PH) Same specimen as (FPMAM1124PH) dorsal (Paul Smith December 2012).
FIGURE 6 - (FPMAM1125PH) Same specimen as (FPMAM1124PH) ventral (Paul Smith December 2012).
FIGURE 7 - (FPMAM1125PH) Same specimen as (FPMAM1124PH) foot upperside (Paul Smith December 2012).
FIGURE 8 - (FPMAM1125PH) Same specimen as (FPMAM1124PH) foot underside (Paul Smith December 2012).
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