Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
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 |
Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
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