词条 | Madagascar free-tailed bat |
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| name = Madagascar free-tailed bat | status = LC | status_system = iucn3.1 | status_ref = [1] | genus = Otomops | species = madagascariensis | authority = Dorst, 1953 | range_map=Otomops madagascariensis range map.svg }} The Madagascar free-tailed bat or Malagasy giant mastiff bat (Otomops madagascariensis) is a species of free-tailed bat formerly included as a subspecies of the large-eared free-tailed bat, but was later considered to be a distinct, endemic Malagasy species.[1] The Madagascar free-tailed bat is endemic to northern, western, and southern Madagascar.[2] The Madagascar free-tailed bat is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List due to its widespread distribution in Madagascar.[1] Threats to it are unclear and more research is needed into the possible disturbance of its roost sites.[1] The species roosts in one cave that is considered to be fady, or taboo, and it has been recorded in five protected areas: Parc National du Tsingy de Bemaraha, Parc National de Namoroka, Parc National d’Isalo, Réserve Spéciale d’Ankarana and Réserve Spéciale d’Analamerana.[1] There are nine currently known roosting colonies, and all are in areas that receive some sort of protection by Madagascar.[1] The population of the Madagascar free-tailed bat is unknown.[1] The Madagascar free-tailed bat is supposed to be an obligate cave dweller and roosts in areas with sandstone and limestone outcrops.[1] The caves where the species lived in Réserve Spéciale d’Ankarana were all associated with cool temperatures, high elevation, and a close proximity to water.[1] The diet of the Madagascar free-tailed bat consists mostly of butterflies and beetles, and the foraging habitats are not believed to be associated with an intact forest.[1] References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 {{cite journal|last1=Monadjem| first1= A.| last2= Razafimanahaka| first2= J.| last3= Ranivo| first3= J.| last4= Kofoky| first4= A.| last5= Hutson| first5= A.M.| last6= Cardiff| first6= S.G.| last7= Andriafidison| first7= D.| last8= Goodman| first8= S.| last9= Jenkins| first9= R.K.B.| last10= Racey| first10= P.A.| last11= Ratrimomanarivo| first11= F.H.| year= 2017| title= Otomops madagascariensis| journal= The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species| volume= 2017| page= e.T136564A21991318| doi= 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T136564A21991318.en}} {{Molossidae}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q577028}}2. ^{{MSW3 Chiroptera | id = 13801731 | page = 447}} 5 : Otomops|Bats of Africa|Endemic fauna of Madagascar|Mammals of Madagascar|Mammals described in 1953 |
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