Beccari's free-tailed bat
Beccari's free-tailed bat (Ozimops beccarii ) is a species of bat in the free-tailed bat family Molossidae found to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.This bat can be found in several habitat types, including savanna, tropical moist forest, and fragmented and urban habitat. It roosts in trees, caves, and buildings in small colonies.This is a common species which is not considered to be threatened. The names Beccari's free-tailed bat or Beccari's mastiff bat once applied to populations in Australia.
Ozimops beccarii is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.It has been documented from 0–300 m (0–984 ft) above sea level.
The species is known to roost in human structures such as houses.Additionally, it has been found in Melaleuca tree hollows; one individual was documented using a cave.
As of 2017, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this classification because its apparently preferred habitat is abundant; the species is likely widespread; and no major threats have been identified.It is infrequently encountered and known from only about twenty localities.The low number of records is likely a result of lack of survey effort in the region, however.Its population likely exceeds 10,000 individuals.
