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Penthetor lucasi (Dobson, 1880)
| Family Name: | Pteropodidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Mammal) |
| Common Name: | Dusky Fruit Bat |
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Description
| Description | Upperparts dark greyish-brown, underparts pale grey; ears with dark edges. Head with long muzzle and large eyes. Tail is short and claw on second digit of wing. Has a single pair of lower incisors. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal and fruit-eating bat. It is known to carry fruit back to its roost to eat. Roost in caves and under rock shelters. |
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| Habitats | Terrestrial, Forest |
| Distribution | In Singapore, recent records restricted to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Distributed in the Malay Peninsula, the Riau Islands and Borneo. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat loss, and disturbance of roosting sites. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | As its habits are poorly known, there is scope for scientific investigations. Fruit bats serve as pollinators and seed-dispersing agents for certain tree species. |
| Conservation Notes | Caves where this species is known to roost should have their entrances fenced up to eliminate human disturbance. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [2008] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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