Wildlifeof China
Greater Asian Yellow Bat
Bats
Photo: Rejoice Gassah · CC BY 4.0
Scotophilus heathii
Basic stats
Range
South and Southeast Asia, including China
Size
8–9cm head-body length; 40cm wingspan
Weight
48–52g
The greater Asian yellow bat is a robust bat measuring about 8–9cm in head-body length, with a 6–7cm forearm, an approximately 40cm wingspan and a weight of 48–52g. Its broad range extends across South and Southeast Asia into China. The opened account also documents seasonal fat deposition associated with reproductive physiology. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- Where is the Greater Asian Yellow Bat found?
- South and Southeast Asia, including China
- How big is the Greater Asian Yellow Bat?
- 8–9cm head-body length; 40cm wingspan
- How much does the Greater Asian Yellow Bat weigh?
- 48–52g