Batsnda

Batsnda is a fictional bat-like mammal used in speculative fiction and worldbuilding. It is not a scientifically recognized species and appears primarily in imagined ecosystems and narratives.

In such works, batsnda are typically placed in the order Chiroptera. Some authors create a provisional family, Batsnidae, with a single genus, Batsnda, and various described species, such as Batsnda lumina. The taxonomy is intentionally fluid to support diverse worldbuilding scenarios.

In physical description, adults range from 8 to 12 centimeters in body length with a wingspan of 25 to 35 centimeters. Fur color varies from gray to rufous; they commonly feature distinct facial markings and, in some depictions, a lightly bioluminescent pattern along the wing membranes used for signaling within colonies.

Batsnda habitats span tropical forests, cave systems, and montane regions within the fictional continent of Valoria. They roost in hollow trees and crevices, often forming mixed-species colonies, and rely on nectar, fruit, and small insects for sustenance.

Behaviorally, batsnda are nocturnal and highly maneuverable fliers. They use ultrasonic echolocation, produce complex social calls, and may participate in mutual grooming and cooperative foraging. In many narratives, their ecological role includes pollination and seed dispersal, linking them to forest regeneration.

In real-world pedagogy and storytelling, batsnda serves as a model for discussing adaptation, ecological interdependence, and the use of sensory systems in bats. No physical specimens exist, and the concept remains a fictional construct rather than a taxonomic entity.