Kingdom Animalia Order Chiroptera Genus Rousettus Higher classification Rousettus | Phylum Chordata Family Pteropodidae Scientific name Rousettus leschenaultii Rank Species | |
Similar Rousettus, Bat, Megabat, Greater short‑nos, Cynopterus | ||
Leschenault's rousette (Rousettus leschenaultii) is a species of fruit bat. The scientific name of the species was first published by Desmarest in 1820.
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Description
R.leschenaultii is brown to grey-brown in colour with lighter underparts. It has long pale hairs under the chin, an elongated muzzle and large dark eyes. The head and body length measures 9.5–12 cm (3.7–4.7 in), the tail length measures 1–1.8 cm (0.39–0.71 in) and the forearm length is about 7.5–8.5 cm (3.0–3.3 in).
Habits and habitat
This bat species is found in a variety of habitats ranging from tropical forests to urban environments. It roosts in caves, old abandoned buildings and tunnels, and other such structures. A colony of this animal can contain up to several thousand individuals. It feeds on fruits, nectar and flowers.
Distribution
R.leschenaultii lives in Cambodia, Indonesia (Bali, Java and Sumatra), Laos, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.