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Tylonycteris robustula
Family Name: | Vespertilionidae |
Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Mammal) |
Common Name: | Greater Bamboo Bat |
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Description
Description | Generally larger than Lesser Bamboo Bat. Upperparts dark brown to greyish brown fur. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
Ecological Notes | Feed on insects, roost in small groups in the bamboo. They enter and exit the roost through the narrow slits made by beetles. |
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Distribution | Widespread but not common in Singapore. Can be found in India, south China, Indochina, Philippines, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and Java. |