About Rousettus leschenaultii (Desmarest, 1820)
Fur and Facial Features
Leschenault's rousette (scientific name: Rousettus leschenaultii (Desmarest, 1820)) ranges in color from brown to grey-brown, with lighter coloration on its underparts. It has long pale hairs under its chin, an elongated muzzle, and large dark eyes.
Size Measurements
The head and body length of this bat measures 9.5–12 cm (3.7–4.7 in), its tail length measures 1–1.8 cm (0.39–0.71 in), and its forearm length is approximately 7.5–8.5 cm (3.0–3.3 in).
Habitat Range
This bat species lives in a wide variety of habitats, from tropical forests to urban environments. It roosts in caves, old abandoned buildings, tunnels, and other similar structures.
Colony and Diet
Colonies of this species can have up to several thousand individuals. It feeds on fruits, nectar, and flowers.
Geographic Distribution
Leschenault's rousette is distributed across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging from Iran to Bali, Java, and Sumatra.
