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Orange Leaf-nosed Bat

Rhinonicteris aurantia

Classification

The orange leaf-nosed bat (Rhinonicteris aurantia) is a bat in the family Rhinonycteridae. It is the only living species in the genus Rhinonicteris which is endemic to Australia, occurring in the far north and north-west of the continent. They roost in caves, eat moths, and are sensitive to human intrusion.

Distribution

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