Some unique characteristics of the bat include, large feet that are used to rake the surface of water to capture prey, and precise echolocation.

[3] The bats prefer terrestrial habitats and they live near water or damp locations, residing in hollow trees or domestic dwellings.

[1] The locations that they can be found in includes: Argentina; Belize; Bolivia, Plurinational States of; Brazil; Costa Rica; Ecuador; El Salvador; French Guiana; Guatemala; Guyana; Honduras; Mexico; Nicaragua; Panama; Paraguay; Peru.

[2] Baby bats are capable of very limited vocalization, and they cannot begin flight until 5 to 6 weeks after birth.

[6] One distinct bird that preys on the lesser bulldog bat is The Great Rufous Woodcreeper.