Beelzebub Tube-nosed Bat

Murina beelzebub

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

Beelzebub's tube-nosed bat, also Beelzebub bat or demon bat, is a species in the vesper bat family Vespertilionidae, found in the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia, specifically the Quảng Trị and Gia Lai provinces of Vietnam. They have tube-shaped nostrils which assist them with their feeding.

Fun Fact

Its color pattern is unique for the regional habitat: a white underbelly, black head, and dark back.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in tropical forests of the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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