Wildlifeof China
Painted Bat
Bats
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Kerivoula picta
Basic stats
Diet
Small flying insects
Habitat
Forest, scrub, plantations and gardens
Range
South, East and Southeast Asia
Size
Approximately 3–5cm head-and-body length
Weight
Approximately 4–6g
The painted bat is unmistakable for its orange or scarlet fur and orange-and-black patterned wings. This coloration provides camouflage among dried leaves and flowers. It ranges through parts of South, East and Southeast Asia. Individuals roost in curled leaves or suspended vegetation and fly slowly among forest, scrub, plantations and gardens while catching small insects. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Painted Bat eat?
- Small flying insects
- What habitat does the Painted Bat live in?
- Forest, scrub, plantations and gardens
- Where is the Painted Bat found?
- South, East and Southeast Asia
- How big is the Painted Bat?
- Approximately 3–5cm head-and-body length
- How much does the Painted Bat weigh?
- Approximately 4–6g