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Chiroptera

First record of the Egyptian Fruit Bat, Rousettus aegyptiacus, from Syria

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Pages 73-78 | Published online: 28 Feb 2013
 

Abstract

The Egyptian Fruit Bat, Rousettus aegyptiacus, was recorded in July 2004 in the Orontes River Valley in northern Syria, which is the first record for Syria. A roosting colony with 1000–1500 individuals was found in a cave, and notes on the breeding biology were made. Some external and cranial characters are described and illustrated.

Kurzfassung

Der Ägyptische Flughund, Rousettus aegyptiacus, wurde im Juli 2004 im Orontes-Tal im nördlichen Syrien erstmals für Syrien festgestellt. In einer Grotte wurde eine Kolonie mit 1000–1500 Tieren gefunden, und einige Beobachtungen zur Fortpflanzungsbiologie angestellt. Einige äussere Merkmale sowie Schädelmerkmale werden beschrieben und abgebildet.

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