Madagascar sheath-tailed bat
| Madagascar sheath-tailed bat | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Emballonuridae |
| Genus: | Coleura |
| Species: | C. kibomalandy
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| Binomial name | |
| Coleura kibomalandy Goodman, Puechmaille, Friedli-Weyeneth, Gerlach, Ruedi, Schoeman, Stanley, & Teeling 2012
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The Madagascar sheath-tailed bat (Coleura kibomalandy) is a species of
sac-winged bat found in Madagascar
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Taxonomy and etymology
The Madagascar sheath-tailed bat was
Description
The Madagascar sheath-tailed bat is a medium-sized member of its family with a forearm length of 47–52 mm (1.9–2.0 in). Individuals weigh 8.4–12.5 g (0.30–0.44 oz). The fur on its back and throat are dark brown, while the fur on its belly is whitish. Its wings are dark, though parts are translucent.[2]
Range and habitat
The Madagascar sheath-tailed bat is only known from two sites in northern Madagascar, both of which are
Namoroka National Park. Both areas have an abundance of karstic limestone outcroppings.[2] It has been documented at elevations from 20–115 m (66–377 ft) above sea level.[1]
As of 2017, the Madagascar sheath-tailed bat is assessed as a
IUCN.[1]
References
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