The Devil Hunters

Some have thought that Hypsignathus Monstrosus, commonly known as the Hammer-Headed Fruit Bat, bears a resemblance to the Jersey Devil, and may be a possible explanation.

Similarities: The creature has a rounded snout, brown fur, and a brown membrane on its wings. It makes a gutteral honking/croaking noise when attempting to attract a mate, which could resemble the Jersey Devil's signature noises. It is nocturnal, can live for around 30 years, and while it mostly eats fruit, it has been known to attack chickens and drink their blood.

Conflicts: First and foremost, it is not known to live in the United States. This bat is the largest fruit bat found in Africa, and while it is rather large for a bat (around 11 inches tall, with a 2.5 foot wingspan), it's still much smaller than most of the Jersey Devil height descriptions. While it can be carnivorous, the largest thing it is known to attack is a chicken, while the Jersey Devil has reported to have taken on larger sized livestock.

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