Southeast Asia
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◦ Mammals - Bats
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Papua New Guinea
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◦ Species List

Order : CHIROPTERA
Family : Megadermatidae
Species : Megaderma spasma

Forearm Length : up to 6 cm
Weight : up to 28 grams

References : M1, M2

False Vampires are identified by their large, rounded ears, which are joined at the base, and their tall noseleaf. The Lesser False Vampire can be found in small caves, hollow trees and drainage culverts. It feeds mainly on insects and, despite its name, does not drink blood.

	Close-up of the head showing the large, rounded ears and tall noseleaf.

The fur colour is grey to brown, and the tail does not extend beyond the femoral membrane.

The species ranges throughout Southeast Asia from Sri Lanka and India in the west to Eastern Indonesia.