Leschenault's Rousette

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Leschenault's Rousette
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Pteropodidae
Genus: Rousettus
Species: R. leschenaultii
Binomial name
Rousettus leschenaultii
Desmarest, 1820

Leschenault's Rousette (Rousettus leschenaultii) 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.

[edit] See also

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