Temminck's asian trident bat
A species of Asian trident bats, Also known as Trident leaf-nosed bat Scientific name : Aselliscus tricuspidatus Genus : Asian trident bats
Temminck's asian trident bat, A species of Asian trident bats
Also known as:
Trident leaf-nosed bat
Botanical name: Aselliscus tricuspidatus
Genus: Asian trident bats
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Description
This small leaf nose bat can be recognized by the three nodules on the nose leaf where the species owes its scientific species designation (tricuspidatus is Latin for "three-nibble"). The animal often has the color orange. Females are slightly larger than males. The head-rom length is 40.0 to 42.0 mm, the tail length 22.0 to 28.0 mm, the forearm length 41.0 to 44.7 mm, the tibia length 14.9 to 15.1 mm, the ear length 12 , 5 to 15.0 mm and the weight 3.0 to 4.8 g.
Life Expectancy
10-15 years
Habitat
Temminck's asian trident bat inhabits the subtropical or tropical dry forests of Southeast Asia. These environments typically feature significant temperature swings and scarce rainfall, inducing the growth of deciduous trees and shrubs that drop leaves in dry season.
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Behavior
Known for its cryptic behavior, temminck's asian trident bat is mainly active during twilight (crepuscular) and exhibits roosting habits in hollow trees. This species demonstrates solitary behavior but occasionally forms small groups, especially during breeding season. Furthermore, temminck's asian trident bat displays aerial hawking foraging strategy, where it captures flying insects mid-air. True to its bat nature, temminck's asian trident bat engages in a vocalization pattern unique to its species to communicate and navigate.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Old world leaf-nosed bats Genus
Asian trident bats Species
Temminck's asian trident bat 
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