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Rousettus leschenaulti

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Rousettus leschenaulti (Desmarest, 1820). Leschenault’s rousette.

[edit] Distribution

None of this species was captured during this study. Its distribution from Pakistan, India, Nepal, Assam, Myanmar, Indochina, and Java (Lekagul and McNeely 1977).

[edit] Biology and Ecology

According to a study by Lekagul and McNeely (1977), the species is a cave dweller and live in cooler climate but also roosts in wells, mines and artificial caves. Diet consists of fruit juices and nectar, but have been found feeding on molluscs.

[edit] External Measurements

Size according to Lekagul and McNeely (1977) as FA = 75 to 85, TL = 10 to 18, HB = 95 to 120, EL = 18 to 24, HF = 19 to 24 and WT = 45 to 106 g

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