The ghost bat is the largest microchiropteran bat in Australia, with a head and body length of 10−13 cm and a forearm length of 10−11 cm. It is Australia’s only carnivorous bat. Its fur is light to dark grey above and paler below. It has long ears which are joined together, large eyes, a simple noseleaf and no tail.
Ghost Bat |
Macroderma gigas
Status: Vulnerable on the EPBC Act list
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Australian Government, Conservation Advice, Macroderma gigas
Protect roost sites and surrounding foraging areas Medium from disturbance; including the loss of habitat quality due to changes to fire and grazing regimes.
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