Long-winged Tomb Bat Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Taphozous longimanus
Family : Emballonuridae
Order : Chiroptera
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Forest, Savanna, Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks), Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic)
Description : Long-winged tomb bats are small to medium-sized bats, with a body length of around 5-7 cm (2-2.8 inches) and a wingspan of up to 28 cm (11 inches).
They have short, silky fur that is usually dark brown or gray-brown in color.
As their name suggests, long-winged tomb bats have long, narrow wings that are well adapted for fast, maneuverable flight. Their wings are also equipped with specialized sensors that allow them to navigate and locate prey in complete darkness.
They are found in various habitats, including deserts, savannas, forests, and human-made structures such as tombs, caves, and buildings.
Long-winged tomb bats are insectivorous, feeding primarily on moths, beetles, and other flying insects.
They are nocturnal, spending the day roosting in crevices or under loose bark, and emerging at night to hunt for prey.
Long-winged tomb bats are known to form small colonies and have a breeding season that varies depending on the region. Females give birth to a single offspring, known as a pup, which they care for until it is old enough to fend for itself.
The Long-winged Tomb Bat is listed as a species of "least concern" on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at risk of extinction. However, their populations may be declining due to habitat loss and disturbance.
They have short, silky fur that is usually dark brown or gray-brown in color.
As their name suggests, long-winged tomb bats have long, narrow wings that are well adapted for fast, maneuverable flight. Their wings are also equipped with specialized sensors that allow them to navigate and locate prey in complete darkness.
They are found in various habitats, including deserts, savannas, forests, and human-made structures such as tombs, caves, and buildings.
Long-winged tomb bats are insectivorous, feeding primarily on moths, beetles, and other flying insects.
They are nocturnal, spending the day roosting in crevices or under loose bark, and emerging at night to hunt for prey.
Long-winged tomb bats are known to form small colonies and have a breeding season that varies depending on the region. Females give birth to a single offspring, known as a pup, which they care for until it is old enough to fend for itself.
The Long-winged Tomb Bat is listed as a species of "least concern" on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at risk of extinction. However, their populations may be declining due to habitat loss and disturbance.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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Chaerephon plicatus
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Kerivoula picta
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Rhinopoma hardwickii
(Lesser Mouse-tailed Bat) -
Pipistrellus tenuis
(Least Pipistrelle) -
Hipposideros lankadiva
(Indian Leaf-nosed Bat) -
Rhinolophus subbaidius
(Little Nepalese Horseshoe Bat) -
Hesperoptenus tickelli
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Scotophilus kuhlii
(Lesser Asiatic Yellow House Bat) -
Rhinolophus pearsonii
(Pearson’s Horse-shoe Bat)
References:
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Frank Vassen(www.inaturalist.org/people/martingrimm), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Frank Vassen(www.inaturalist.org/people/martingrimm), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.