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Bare-rumped Sheathtail Bat , Tomb Bat
Saccolaimus saccolaimus
Mammal Family :"Sheathtail-Bats"
 Emballonuridae
Description :Rare. Forearm length 72-76mm ; Weight 40-50g.
Typical Habitat :While other emballonurid bats roost in caves or rocky areas S. saccolaimus roosts only in trees, mainly Eucalyptus alba.
Distribution :Well-timbered coastal areas from Cape York to Townsville, and the Alligator River region of the Northern Territory.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes
EPBC :Endangered
NCA :Rare

      Additional info ..locations seen (1)  ..   habitats seen (1)  ..    
      EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth)
      NCA  = Nature Conservation Act (Queensland) 

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