Pteropus alecto, Temminck, 1837
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https://doi.org/ 10.5281/zenodo.5356939 |
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lsid:zoobank.org:pub:364FF720-BBDE-4C82-BF91-C24967A11AB6 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03CA87E6-ED54-FFC9-A43F-F943FEEEFF16 |
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Valdenar |
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Pteropus alecto |
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The largest bat recorded in our study area, it is a widespread species found from the Greater Sundas to Eastern Australia. We captured no individuals of this species in our study period, although a substantial roosting colony of at least 100 individuals was directly observed near the centre of LFR several times in July 2014. Our records represent a minor range extension for this species. It is known to occur extensively throughout mainland Sulawesi (Hutson Plate 1. Images of Cynopterus c.f. titthaecheilus , showing a single adult male from the following angles: A, full head; B, side head; C, the full body profile. Another full body shot of a second adult male: D, is also displayed.
et al., 2008f), but has not previously been reported from Buton Island.
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