Rousettus leschenaulti
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| Rousettus leschenaulti Desmarest, 1820 |
Leschenault's Rousette Rousettus leschenaulti (Desmarest, 1820) is a species of fruit bat found in South and Southeast Asia.
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[edit] Distribution
The distribution range includes Pakistan, India, Nepal, Assam, Myanmar, Indochina, and Java (Lekagul and McNeely, 1977).
[edit] Biology and Ecology
According to a study by Lekagul and McNeely (1977), the species is a cave dweller and live in cooler climate but also roosts in wells, mines and artificial caves. Diet consists of fruit juices and nectar, but have been found feeding on molluscs.
[edit] External Measurements
Size according to Lekagul and McNeely (1977) as FA = 75 to 85, TL = 10 to 18, HB = 95 to 120, EL = 18 to 24, HF = 19 to 24 and WT = 45 to 106 g
[edit] References
- Lekagul, B., J. McNeely. 1977. Mammals of Thailand. Kurusapha Ladprao Press.
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