The Family Noctilionidae consists of the fishing bats, with the most well-known species being the greater bulldog bat (Noctilio leporinus). These bats are specialized for riparian and aquatic habitats in Central and South America. They have large, strong hind feet and sharp claws for catching fish and aquatic insects from the water’s surface, using echolocation to detect prey. Noctilionidae are generally nocturnal and social, often roosting in large colonies in caves, hollow trees, or under bridges. They play an important ecological role as both predators of fish and insects, helping maintain balanced freshwater ecosystems.