Abstract
Recent developments in the study of rabies in bats have generated considerable interest in the distribution of bats in Mexico. Consequently, it seems desirable to bring together data we have accumulated through field studies in Guerrero in 1952–54 and 1956 and by a survey of the published literature. In all, we have records for Guerrero of 29 species of bats representing 7 families as follows: Emballonuridae, 2; Noctilionidae, 1; Phyllostomidae, 18; Desmodontidae, 1; Natalidae, 1; Vespertilionidae, 4; Molossidae, 2. The preponderance of Neotropical species is clearly indicated by the tabulation. For assistance in identification and for the loan of comparative materials, we are grateful to Mr. Luís de la Torre, Chicago Natural History Museum, and to officials in charge of the Biological Surveys Collection, U.S. National Museum and the Museum of Comparative Zoology. Both Ing. Luís Macias A. and Sr. Bernardo Villa R, Dirección Forestal y de Caza de México,...
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