[2] It is from South and Central America particularly Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, Suriname and Trinidad.

Though its exact population is unknown, it is considered widespread and occurs in protected areas, although deforestation may be a minor threat, it is classified as Least Concern.

[3] Micronycteris megalotis is considered a small bat for its genus, although the size varies slightly depending on geographical location.

[4] The fringe of fur on the inner border of the ear is dense and variable in length (3–6 mm), and also varies with the age of the bat.

[5] Small beetles make up the majority of this bat’s diet, with grasshoppers, crickets, cockroaches, and katydids coming in second.

[2] M. megalotis is widely distributed and can be found in many habitats including wet and dry areas, evergreen and deciduous forests, swamps, and clearings.

[4] They occupy small caverns, crevices of rocky outcrops, spaces under bridges, tunnels, buildings, and houses.