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Arnhem Sheath-tailed Bat

Taphozous kapalgensis

Classification

The Arnhem sheath-tailed bat or Arnhem tomb bat (Taphozous kapalgensis) is an emballonurid bat found at the Top End of Australia. The species is also referred to as the white-striped sheathtail for the distinguishing marks at the flank, a feature observable beneath the wing when the animal is in flight. Records of the species are rare.

Distribution

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