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Lesser Mouse-tailed Bat Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Rhinopoma hardwickii
Family : Rhinopomatidae
Order : Chiroptera
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Shrubland, Grassland, Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks), Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic), Desert
Description : The Lesser Mouse-tailed Bat has a distinctive appearance with a long, slender tail that makes up around 70% of its total length.
They have a wingspan of around 30cm and weigh between 8-10 grams.
Their fur is generally brownish-gray, with paler undersides and darker fur around their face and ears.
The Lesser Mouse-tailed Bat is nocturnal and feeds mainly on insects such as moths, beetles, and flies.
They use echolocation to locate prey and navigate their surroundings.
These bats are social and typically roost in groups of up to 100 individuals in caves, rock crevices, and buildings.
Bats are found in a range of habitats including deserts, dry savannas, and rocky areas.
They are most commonly found in arid regions, and are well adapted to the harsh conditions of these environments.
Females give birth to a single offspring each year.
They typically mate in the fall and the young are born in the spring.
The young are weaned after around 6-8 weeks and become independent after a few months.
The long, slender tail of the Lesser Mouse-tailed Bat helps it to maneuver through narrow rock crevices and other tight spaces.
Their wings are also adapted to their arid habitat, with a thick, leathery texture that helps them retain moisture and cope with dry conditions.
They are able to lower their metabolic rate and enter a state of torpor during periods of food scarcity or extreme heat, allowing them to conserve energy and water.
While the Lesser Mouse-tailed Bat is not currently considered threatened, it is vulnerable to disturbances from human activities such as cave exploration and tourism.
They may also be impacted by pesticide use, as they are insectivorous and may consume insects that have been exposed to pesticides.
Climate change and habitat loss may also pose future threats to this species.
They have a wingspan of around 30cm and weigh between 8-10 grams.
Their fur is generally brownish-gray, with paler undersides and darker fur around their face and ears.
The Lesser Mouse-tailed Bat is nocturnal and feeds mainly on insects such as moths, beetles, and flies.
They use echolocation to locate prey and navigate their surroundings.
These bats are social and typically roost in groups of up to 100 individuals in caves, rock crevices, and buildings.
Bats are found in a range of habitats including deserts, dry savannas, and rocky areas.
They are most commonly found in arid regions, and are well adapted to the harsh conditions of these environments.
Females give birth to a single offspring each year.
They typically mate in the fall and the young are born in the spring.
The young are weaned after around 6-8 weeks and become independent after a few months.
The long, slender tail of the Lesser Mouse-tailed Bat helps it to maneuver through narrow rock crevices and other tight spaces.
Their wings are also adapted to their arid habitat, with a thick, leathery texture that helps them retain moisture and cope with dry conditions.
They are able to lower their metabolic rate and enter a state of torpor during periods of food scarcity or extreme heat, allowing them to conserve energy and water.
While the Lesser Mouse-tailed Bat is not currently considered threatened, it is vulnerable to disturbances from human activities such as cave exploration and tourism.
They may also be impacted by pesticide use, as they are insectivorous and may consume insects that have been exposed to pesticides.
Climate change and habitat loss may also pose future threats to this species.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Pipistrellus tenuis
(Least Pipistrelle) -
Taphozous longimanus
(Long-winged Tomb Bat) -
Kerivoula picta
(Painted Bat) -
Coelops frithii
(Tail-less Leaf-nosed Bat) -
Hipposideros cineraceus
(Least Leaf-nosed Bat) -
Hipposideros lankadiva
(Indian Leaf-nosed Bat) -
Hipposideros galeritus
(Cantor’s Leaf-nosed Bat) -
Pteropus giganteus
(Indian Flying Fox) -
Kerivoula papillosa
(Papillose Woolly Bat) -
Eptesicus pachyotis
(Thick eared 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:Wikipedia , iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Soumyasarkar14(www.inaturalist.org/people/yvesbas), 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:Wikipedia , iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Soumyasarkar14(www.inaturalist.org/people/yvesbas), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.