One of the smallest members of its genus, Ansorge's Free-tailed Bat is scattered across sub-Saharan Africa. Relatively little is known about it despite its wide distribution. Like other molossids, it has long, narrow wings adapted for fast flight in open spaces, high above the forest canopy.
A small bat for its genus, with short, chocolate-brown fur on the upperparts and paler underparts. A long tail projects clearly beyond the interfemoral membrane, typical of molossids. It differs from other Mops species in the region by its smaller size.
Because no reliably published data exists on its echolocation call frequency, no specific figures are given here. Roosts provide the most accessible tracks and signs: it occupies rock crevices, tree hollows and buildings, where dark, elongated guano accumulates beneath the perch.
Savannah and open woodland across a broad mosaic in sub-Saharan Africa.
Nocturnal flying insects, captured during fast, high flight.
Its habits are poorly known due to a lack of dedicated field studies.
The species maintains a large, stable population across most of its range, with no evidence of widespread decline.
No widespread threats identified.
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