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False Vampire Bat

Megaderma sp.

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

Megaderma lyra or M. spasma.

Habitat:

monsoon forest

Notes:

I spotted this bats in the ceiling of an abandoned ranger station elevated high off the ground in Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary.

Species ID Suggestions

False vampire bat

Megaderma sp.

Reference Link
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Comments (11)
Dan Doucette
Thanks AfriBats for the ID and thanks p.young for the comment. Sorry I missed it.
AfriBats
Either Megaderma lyra or M. spasma.
alicelongmartin
When you spot, you do a through job. Good pictures and good story!
Dan Doucette
Me too Gina. I've slept in a few tree house on my travels. Even one in Guimaras!
Gina9210
Dan the tree house my favorite!
Ashish
Wonderful Dan.. These tiny bats are less known or secret friends of farmers.

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PublishedMay 20, 2011

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