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Long-tailed fruit bat

Long-tailed fruit bat

Species of bat

The long-tailed fruit bat, long-tailed blossom bat, or Fijian blossom bat (Notopteris macdonaldi) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Fiji and Vanuatu. They roost as large colonies in caves and forage in a range of lowland and montane habitats. They are threatened by exploitation and disturbance of roosting caves, hunting, and tourism.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    Scanlon, A. (2019). "Notopteris macdonaldi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T14876A22023433. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T14876A22023433.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.


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