Thongaree's disc-nosed bat
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Eudiscoderma thongareeae

Thongaree's disc-nosed bat (Eudiscoderma thongareeae ) is a critically endangered species of bat found in Thailand. It is the only member of the genus Eudiscoderma.

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All known individuals have come Thailand in the Bala Forest of Narathiwat Province.

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Habits and Lifestyle

It has been observed eating beetles.

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Conservation

This species is currently evaluated as critically endangered by the IUCN.It is critically endangered because its extent of occurrence is less than 100 km2 (39 sq mi), it is only known at a single location, there is a projected decline in its habitat quality, and its area of occupancy is less than 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi). Indeed, the known area of occupancy of this species is 0.03–1 km2 (0.012–0.386 sq mi).Only three individuals have ever been observed.

References

1. Thongaree's disc-nosed bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thongaree's_disc-nosed_bat
2. Thongaree's disc-nosed bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/80263386/95642210

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