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Eonycteris spelaea
| Family Name: | Pteropodidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Mammal) |
| Common Name: | Cave Nectar Bat |
Name
Description
| Description | Upperparts dark greyish brown, underparts paler. Head with long and narrow muzzle and with large eyes. Short tail and not linked to flight membrane. No claw on second finger. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Feed on nectar and pollen. Important pollinator of many forest trees including durians. |
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| Habitats | Terrestrial, Urban |
| Distribution | Roosts in large colonies in caves, old buildings and under concrete bridges. In Singapore, can be found in several locations but rare. Distributed in Myanmar, Indochina, the Philippines, Malaysia and western Indonesia. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Uncommon |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Vulnerable (V) [1994] |
References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Ng, P.K.L. & Wee, Y.C. (Eds.). 1994. The Singapore Red Data Book (1st Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 343pp |
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