mouse-tailed bat

The mouse-tailed bat, belonging to the genus Rhinopoma, is a small, insectivorous mammal. These bats are characterized by a long tail, a reduced interfemoral membrane, and two joints in their index finger. They are found across northern Africa and southern Asia. Mouse-tailed bats are part of the order Chiroptera, which encompasses all bats. Specifically, they belong to the family Rhinopomatidae within the suborder Microchiroptera. While flight is their primary mode of locomotion, they can also move on vertical surfaces by hanging from their hind claws and using their thumbs and wrists for support, allowing them to scramble in various directions.123