Long-legged bat
A species of Macrophyllum Scientific name : Macrophyllum macrophyllum Genus : Macrophyllum
Long-legged bat, A species of Macrophyllum
Scientific name: Macrophyllum macrophyllum
Genus: Macrophyllum
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Description
The long-bats bat has, as the name suggests, extra long legs and enlarged feet with powerful claws. It can also be distinguished from other bats of the family of leaf noses on the basis of an average of 37 mm unusually long tail embedded in the tail plane skin. Like most members of this family, the long-legged bat also has a pronounced nose leaf. The head-torso length is 43-62 mm, the forearm length 34-45 mm. Adult animals usually weigh 6-9 g.
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Long-legged bat primarily feeds on a diet of insect prey. Exhibiting a dietary preference for moths and beetles, its carnivorous hunting habits play a vital role in maintaining the balance within its ecosystem.
Appearance
Long-legged bat is a small-sized mammal with elongated body shape. Its fur is short and smooth, tinted brown with paler ventral side. Its key distinctiveness lies in its long, narrow wings and tail membrane that extend beyond its tail. There are no significant appearance differences due to age, gender, or subspecies. This species' large, rounded ears are almost as long as the body itself.
Behavior
Long-legged bat is predominantly nocturnal, foraging for insects in quick, swift flights. This species employs echolocation while hunting, yielding great agility and precision. Socially, long-legged bat roosts in large colonies within caves or hollowed trees, showing cohesion in group dynamics. It evinces strong territorial behavior, defending roosting sites fiercely especially during breeding season.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Leaf-nosed bat Genus
Macrophyllum Species
Long-legged bat 
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