Halmahera naked-backed fruit bat
Halmahera naked-backed fruit bat | |
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Conservation status
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Chiroptera |
Family: | Pteropodidae |
Genus: | Dobsonia |
Species: | D. crenulata
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Binomial name | |
Dobsonia crenulata K. Andersen, 1909
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Halmahera naked-backed fruit bat range |
The Halmahera naked-backed fruit bat (Dobsonia crenulata) is a common and widespread species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. It is assessed as least-concern by the IUCN as it has a wide range and seems to have no significant threats.[1][2]
Taxonomy[]
The bat's non-Mollucan populations are apparently an undescribed separate sub-species.[1]
Description[]
With its greenish-colored fur, Dobsonia crenulata is similar in appearance to Dobsonia viridis, but is larger and has heavier dentition.[2]
Biology[]
Births probably take place in December. [1]
Distribution and habitat[]
The bat is endemic to Indonesia and found on the northern Moluccas, Togian Islands, Sangihe Islands, Talaud Islands, Pelang, Sulawesi, Muno, Buton, Peleng, Kabaena, Mangole, Sanana, Halmahera, Siau, Sangihe, Karekelang and Hoga Island. It occurs up to 1,000 meters above sea level.
It is commonly found in gardens and disturbed forest. It is not dependent on water. It roosts in caves, trees, and rock crevices. This species lives in large colonies.[1]
Conservation[]
The species is common and widespread throughout its range. There seem to be no major threats to the bat. However, hunting and limestone extraction in its habitat in southern Sulawesi are some localised threats to this species.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Hutson, A.M.; Kingston, T.; Helgen, K. (2019). "Dobsonia crenulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136571A21992386.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Flannery, Tim (1995). Mammals of the South-West Pacific and Moluccan Islands. Chatswood, NSW; Australia: Reed Books. p. 194.
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Dobsonia
- Bats of Indonesia
- Endemic fauna of Indonesia
- Fauna of the Lesser Sunda Islands
- Fauna of Sulawesi
- Halmahera
- Maluku Islands
- Least concern biota of Asia
- Mammals described in 1909
- Taxa named by Knud Andersen