About Lyroderma lyra (É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1810)
Taxonomy and Body Length and Weight
Lyroderma lyra, formally described by É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire in 1810, has a body length ranging from 6.5–9.5 cm (2.6–3.7 in), and weighs between 40 to 60 g (1.4 to 2.1 oz).
Forearm Length
Its average forearm length measures approximately 6.5–7.2 cm (2.6–2.8 in).
External Morphology
This species has large ears and lacks a tail.
Fur Coloration
Its fur is predominantly blue-gray across most of the body, and is brownish gray on its underside.
Noseleaf Characteristics
It also has an erect noseleaf that is around 10 millimeters long.
Distribution Range
This bat is widely distributed across South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Confirmed Occurrence Locations
Confirmed locations where it occurs include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
