Natal free-tailed bat
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Type illustration by Paul Jossigny from 1770 | |
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Subgenus: | M. (Mormopterus)
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Species: | M. acetabulosus
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Mormopterus acetabulosus Hermann, 1804
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The Natal free-tailed bat (Mormopterus acetabulosus) is a species of bat in the family Molossidae, the free-tailed bats. It is native to the islands of Mauritius and Réunion.[1] It is known from fewer than five locations in its range, but it is common at a few sites. It roosts in caves, and it is considered to be a vulnerable species due to disturbance of its cave habitat.[1]
References
- ^ a b Hutson, A.M. & Bergmans, W. 2008. Mormopterus acetabulosus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 23 March 2015.