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Tylonycteris robustula

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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.

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.
Distribution Widespread but not common in Singapore. Can be found in India, south China, Indochina, Philippines, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and Java.

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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.
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