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| Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
| Dusky Leafnosed-bat , Dusky Horseshoe-bat Hipposideros ater | |
| Mammal Family : | "Leafnosed-Bats" Hipposideridae |
| Description : | Rare. Body 45mm ; Tail 28mm ; Forearm 43mm ; Weight 10g ; Colour, light grey, mottled grey or gingerish. Nocturnal, roosts in colonies, in hot humid caves, mines or rock piles. Eats moths. |
| Typical Habitat : | Open forest, gallery forest, vine thickets, occasionally rainforest. |
| Distribution : | Northern Australia, Townsville north. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | habitats seen (1) .. |
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