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Taphozous longimanus
Basic stats
Diet
Flying insects
Habitat
Caves, buildings, ruins, rock crevices
Range
South and Southeast Asia, including Borneo
Litter size
1 pup (typical for Taphozous)
Gestation period
About 4–5 months (typical for Taphozous)
Size
Medium bat with notably long forearm (forearm ~58–65mm)
Weight
18–28g
A tomb bat named for its notably long forearm, part of a genus known for roosting in exposed positions on open walls and ceilings — caves, buildings and ruins — rather than hidden crevices favoured by most other bats.
A fast, direct flier, emerging at dusk to hunt flying insects, often well above ground level.
