Order Chiroptera Higher classification Emballonura | Phylum Chordata Family Emballonuridae Scientific name Emballonura furax Rank Species | |
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Similar Emballonura, Small Asian sheath‑tai, Dark sheath‑tailed bat, Peters's sheath‑tailed bat, Lesser sheath‑tailed bat |
The greater sheath-tailed bat or New Guinea sheath-tailed bat (Emballonura furax) is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae. It is endemic to New Guinea (Western New Guinea and Papua New Guinea) and some nearby islands. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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