The Fijian mastiff bat (Mops bregullae), also known as the Fijian free-tailed bat, is a species of free-tailed bat in the family Molossidae that is found in Fiji and Vanuatu. It was previously documented on the islands of Taveuni and Vanua Levu, and current research indicates possible small fragmented populations on both. It is one of only two insectivorous bats on Fiji, the other being the Pacific sheath-tailed bat, and both forage high above the canopy for night-flying insects. Its habitat and ecology are poorly known, though it has been seen foraging over coconut groves, farmland, forest and coast. It is evaluated as endangered by the IUCN, with a global population estimated at about 7,000, and cave disturbance, over-harvesting and deforestation are driving declines. Bat Conservation International listed it among 35 priority species in 2013.
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It is found in Fiji and Vanuatu.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
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It is found in Fiji and Vanuatu.
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1. Fijian mastiff bat (Wikipedia)
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It is found in Fiji and Vanuatu.
Conservation, IUCN status
The Fijian free-tailed bat is evaluated as endangered by the IUCN, a species at risk of becoming extinct.
Lead, diet
Both species consume night flying insects, foraging high above the canopy.
Population, decline
Cave disturbance, over harvesting, and deforestation are contributing to population decline throughout the species range.
Population, cave disturbance
Cave disturbance, over harvesting, and deforestation are contributing to population decline throughout the species range.
Population, over harvesting
Cave disturbance, over harvesting, and deforestation are contributing to population decline throughout the species range.
In Group: Bats (Chiroptera), Lead
is a species of bat in the family Molossidae
Child Taxon Of: Molossidae, Lead, taxonomy
The Fijian mastiff bat (Mops bregullae), also known as the Fijian free-tailed bat, is a species of bat in the family Molossidae.
View the Source2. GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): GBIF species 2433065: species profile of Fijian mastiff bat
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"extinct": false
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