Bat

Bats were a group of wild, flying mammals of generally small size that fed on other small mammals, insects, reptiles, or fruit. Although the majority of bats were small, a few larger varieties existed. Bats were almost all nocturnal.

Description
Most bats were roughly the size of a small bird although larger bats existed. All bats were adept at perceiving their surroundings in the dark though the precise mechanics differed by species, with most bats using a form of blindsight, shadowhunter bats using darkvision, and fire bats projecting light around them.

Species
There were many varieties of unusual bat species, some of which are listed below:
 * Deep bats
 * Dangerous bats native to the Underdark.


 * Dire bat
 * Enormous bats with a wingspan of roughly eight to nine feet.


 * Fire bat
 * An unusually large bat native to the elemental planes.


 * Shadowhunter bat
 * A type of large, predatory bat touched with the power of the Shadowfell or Plane of Shadow.


 * Wykeen
 * Sea bats native to the underground port at Skullport.

Appendix

 * Adventure:
 * Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus