Emballonuridae is a family of microbats, many of which are referred to as sac-winged or sheath-tailed bats. They are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The earliest fossil records are from the Eocene.
Balantiopteryx is a genus of sac-winged bats. It comprises three species:
The greater sac-winged bat is a bat of the family Emballonuridae native to Central and South America.
The frosted sac-winged bat is a bat species of the family Emballonuridae from South America. It is found in northern Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela and possibly Bolivia.
The Amazonian sac-winged bat is a bat species of the family Emballonuridae from South America. It is found in northern Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and possibly Venezuela.
The lesser sac-winged bat or lesser white-lined bat is a bat species of the family Emballonuridae from South and Middle America.
Thomas's sac-winged bat is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae.
The chestnut sac-winged bat, or Wagner's sac-winged bat is a species of sac-winged bat native to South and Central America. It is the only species within its genus.
The Antioquian sac-winged bat is a species of bat in the family Emballonuridae found in Colombia.
