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'Leschenault's Rousette' '''Rousettus leschenaulti''' (Desmarest, 1820) is a species of fruit bat found in South and Southeast Asia.

Contents

Distribution

Biology and Ecology

External Measurements

References

Distribution

The distribution range includes Pakistan, India, Nepal, Assam, Myanmar, Indochina, and Java (Lekagul and McNeely, 1977).

Biology and Ecology

According to a study by Lekagul and McNeely (1977), the species is a cave dweller and live in cooler climate but also roosts in wells, mines and artificial caves. Diet consists of fruit juices and nectar, but have been found feeding on molluscs.

External Measurements

Size according to Lekagul and McNeely (1977) as FA = 75 to 85, TL = 10 to 18, HB = 95 to 120, EL = 18 to 24, HF = 19 to 24 and WT = 45 to 106 g

References

★ Lekagul, B., J. McNeely. 1977. Mammals of Thailand. Kurusapha Ladprao Press.