Mastiff

Western mastiff bats, known as Mastiffs in the Silverwing series, are a species of free-tailed bats found in North and South America. They are the largest bat species native to North America with a wingspan of 20 - 23 inches. They are also known as bonneted bats.

In the Silverwing series
Mastiffs are described as being very large in comparison to other northern bats. They have thick, dark fur and long tails that extend past the end of their wing membrane, similar to Freetails. They have uniquely shaped faces with big, low-scooped ears and formidable sharp incisors.

The only Mastiff to make an appearance is Caliban, the de facto leader of the group of northern bats residing in Statue Haven.

List of characters

 * Caliban

Trivia

 * Mastiff bats are named for their dog-like faces, which are similar in shape to those of the mastiff group of dog breeds. Their taxonomic family Molossidae is named for Molossus, a breed of mastiff from Ancient Greece.