Bristle-faced free-tailed bat
Setirostris eleryi
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Chiroptera · Molossidae
About
Setirostris eleryi is a species of small insectivorous bat found in inland eastern Australia. It is the sole species of the molossid genus Setirostris, a name that refers to the coarse bristles on their faces. Earlier common names have referred to this unique feature, and the 'free-tail' that is a common feature of its microchiropteran family, the Molossidae; no single common name emerged during the taxonomic revisions that identified what was referred to as the bristle-faced freetail.
Fun Fact
It is the sole species of the molossid genus Setirostris, a name that refers to the coarse bristles on their faces.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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