Mesoamerican Common Mustached Bat
Pteronotus mesoamericanus
Silhouette: T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyMormoopidae (Ghost-faced and Moustached Bats)
- GenusPteronotus (Moustached Bats)
- SpeciesPteronotus mesoamericanus (Mesoamerican Common Mustached Bat)
9 Verified sightings at Calakmul Biosphere Reserve From 2019 to 2026
21 Verified sightings across all 8 parks From 2019 to 2026
April Best month highest sighting rate
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Mesoamerican Common Mustached Bat
Recent sightings of Mesoamerican Common Mustached Bat in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Cusuco National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 4 | Palo Verde National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 6 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 7 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mesoamerican Common Mustached Bat in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mesoamerican Common Mustached Bat sighting in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mesoamerican Common Mustached Bat in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
April has the highest sighting rate for Mesoamerican Common Mustached Bat in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.