Sulawesi free-tailed bat
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Mops sarasinorum

The Sulawesi free-tailed bat (Mops sarasinorum ) is a species of bat in the family Molossidae. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines.

Appearance

It has a forearm length of approximately 40 mm (1.6 in).Its fur color is variable, with individuals documented with blackish brown, blackish chestnut, or chesnut-brown.Individuals weigh approximately 19.7 g (0.69 oz).

Distribution

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It is native to Southeast Asia where it is found in Indonesia and the Philippines.It has been found at elevations up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) above sea level.

Sulawesi free-tailed bat habitat map
Sulawesi free-tailed bat habitat map
Sulawesi free-tailed bat
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Conservation

As of 2016, it is evaluated as a data deficient species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this classification because there is a lack of data on its population size, possible threats it faces, and its ecology.

References

1. Sulawesi free-tailed bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulawesi_free-tailed_bat
2. Sulawesi free-tailed bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/13847/22078424

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