Geoffroy's Rousette

Geoffroy's rousette is an Old World fruit bat with a brown or gray-brown body and a head that is usually darker than its underparts. Its coat is short, although longer and sometimes yellowish hairs occur around the neck and chin, particularly in males. Males are considerably larger than females and may also differ in their visible coat pattern. Body length ranges from 78 to 87 mm, while the forearm measures approximately 82.22–86.76 mm. (Animal Diversity Web)

This bat occupies tropical and subtropical regions from Myanmar through parts of Southeast Asia to the Solomon Islands. It favors lower elevations near coasts and forms large colonies in limestone caves close to primary or secondary forest, plantations, and human settlements. Colonies migrate in response to fruit ripening, and individuals may cross water or farmland while traveling between roosts and feeding areas. They consume nectar, pollen, and ripe fruit. Females generally produce one young after a gestation of about 3.5–4.5 months. (Animal Diversity Web)