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Scotorepens sanborni

Scotorepens sanborni

(Northern broad-nosed bat)

FAMILY

Vespertilionidae

Species

Scotorepens sanborni

Common name

Northern broad-nosed bat

Main colour; forearm

Brown to grey; forearm 3.1-3.6 cm long

Mature weight

4-11 g

Location

Townsville

Description

These bats are often found in mangroves and open forest, may also be found in buildings; chiefly insect eating. The colour of the body is chestnut-brown to grey-brown on the back, belly is lighter. The membrane on the forearm extends almost to the last tail joint.