The Chilean Red Bat occurs in Argentina and Chile and is solitary. Its long, narrow wings support fast flight, but make it less maneuverable along forest edges and in clearings.
It has long, narrow wings that support fast flight, though it is less maneuverable along forest edges and in clearings.
It is solitary, roosts on branches or in hollow trunks, and feeds on insects. It uses moist areas and waterways where insects are abundant.
The long fur is reddish-brown to rusty red, while the face and wing membranes are black.
The muzzle is short, and the small, rounded ears are widely separated.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.