Miniopterus paululus
Basic stats
Diet
Flying insects
Habitat
Caves, sometimes in large colonies
Range
Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Litter size
1 pup (typical for Miniopterus)
Gestation period
About 3–4 months, with delayed embryonic development reported in some populations (typical for Miniopterus)
Size
One of the smallest bent-winged bats (forearm ~36–40mm)
Weight
4–6g
One of the smallest bent-winged bats recorded in the region, otherwise typical of its genus in cave-roosting habits and distinctive folding wing-finger bone.
Roosts in caves, sometimes in large mixed colonies with other Miniopterus species, hunting small flying insects at night.
