Trouessart's Trident Bat

Paratriaenops furcula

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinonycteridae

About

Paratriaenops furcula, also known as Trouessart's trident bat, is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is endemic to Madagascar. It was formerly assigned to the genus Triaenops, but is now placed in the separate genus Paratriaenops. A related species, Paratriaenops pauliani, occurs in the Seychelles.

Fun Fact

It was formerly assigned to the genus Triaenops, but is now placed in the separate genus Paratriaenops.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Madagascar.

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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