Trevor's free-tailed bat
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Mops trevori

The Trevor's free-tailed bat (Mops trevori ) is a species of bat in the family Molossidae. It is found in Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, South Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and moist savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Appearance

Its forearm length is 51–55 mm (2.0–2.2 in).Its flight membranes are dark brown and its fur is sepia brown, yellowish-brown, or a pale, rusty brown.

Distribution

Geography

Its range includes part of Central and West Africa.It has been documented in Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, South Sudan, and Uganda.

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Conservation

As of 2019, it is evaluated as a data deficient species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this designation because there have been few records of it, though its range is large.Overall, little is known about its biology and ecology.Its population is believed to be decreasing.

References

1. Trevor's free-tailed bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor's_free-tailed_bat
2. Trevor's free-tailed bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/13850/22077590

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