Papuan Pouched Bat

Saccolaimus mixtus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Emballonuridae

About

The Papuan sheath-tailed bat is a species of bat in the family Emballonuridae which occurs at the Cape York Peninsula and New Guinea. The poorly known species hunts in open forests for night flying insects.

Fun Fact

The poorly known species hunts in open forests for night flying insects.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is derived from observations in New Guinea, where it is associated with roosts limestone caves and forages over the canopy of the forest.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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