Flores Tube-nosed Bat
Murina florium
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae
About
The flute-nosed bat is a species of vespertilionid bat known for its distinctive tubular nostrils that face outward from the end of its muzzle. It is found in northern Queensland, Australia, as well as in Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.
Fun Fact
The pelt is thick and hair is long, mid-grey at the front and reddish or brownish grey across the back; fur also extends to the interfemoral membrane across the tail.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the north-eastern forest of the Australian continent, restricted to rainforest and associated wet sclerophyll forest, between altitudes of 200 and 1000 metres asl.
Diet
Prey, in this case arthropods discovered on the taller plants in their wetter forest environ.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance