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Northern Freetail-bat , Northern Mastiff-bat
Chaerephon jobensis
Mammal Family :"Freetail-Bats"
 Molossidae
Description :Common. Body 9cm ; Tail 45mm ; Forearm 52mm ; Weight 30g ; Chocolate to grey-brown body colour. Roosts in colonies of 300-500 in caves, also buildings and hollow trees.
Typical Habitat :Open forest
Distribution :Tropical Australia
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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