Fast Facts

  • Classification
    Genus
    Mormopterus
    Species
    cobourgianus
    Family
    Molossidae
    Order
    Chiroptera
    Class
    Mammalia
    Phylum
    Chordata
    Kingdom
    Animalia

Introduction

North Western Freetail Bats appear to be restricted to mangroves and adjoining areas. Little is known about their natural history.

Habitat

North Western Freetail Bats roost in small spouts and crevices in dead branches of mangrove trees.

Distribution


Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia

Feeding and diet

The North Western Freetail Bat's diet is not known.