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Megaderma spasma (Linnaeus, 1758)
| Family Name: | Megadermatidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Mammal) |
| Common Name: | Malayan False Vampire, Lesser False Vampire |
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Description
| Description | Muzzle with large, erect noseleaf. Fur grey to grey-brown. Ears large and joined at bases. No visible tail. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This nocturnal at roosts in small groups in caves, tunnels and hollow trees in forest. It feeds on insects and other animals, including smaller bats, but doe s not drink blood. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | In Singapore, known recently from Pulau Tekong and Pulau Ubin. Distributed in India and Sri Lanka across to Indochina, the Philippines, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and Java. |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Loss of forest habitats. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Unknown. |
| Conservation Notes | Habitat protection. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [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 Francis, C.M. 2008. A field guide to the mammals of South-east Asia. United Kingdom: New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd. 392pp |
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