Wildlifeof China
Black-bearded Tomb Bat
Bats
Photo: Julien Renoult · CC BY 4.0
Taphozous melanopogon
Basic stats
Diet
Flying insects
Habitat
Forest, farmland and open country near caves or buildings
Range
South and Southeast Asia, including southern China
Size
Approximately 7–9cm head-and-body length
Weight
Approximately 20–30g
The black-bearded tomb bat is a medium-sized sheath-tailed bat with smooth brown fur and a short tail that projects through the upper surface of the tail membrane. Adult males develop a dark throat patch or beard. The species ranges across South and Southeast Asia, including southern China. (Wikipedia, general species account)
It roosts in caves, temples, ruins and buildings, often forming groups on open vertical surfaces. Long wings support fast flight over forest, farmland and open country, where it captures moths, beetles and other flying insects by echolocation. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Black-bearded Tomb Bat eat?
- Flying insects
- What habitat does the Black-bearded Tomb Bat live in?
- Forest, farmland and open country near caves or buildings
- Where is the Black-bearded Tomb Bat found?
- South and Southeast Asia, including southern China
- How big is the Black-bearded Tomb Bat?
- Approximately 7–9cm head-and-body length
- How much does the Black-bearded Tomb Bat weigh?
- Approximately 20–30g