Macroglossinae (Chiroptera)
Encyclopedia
The megabat
subfamily Macroglossinae is a small group comprising only 4 genera. The name "Macroglossinae" also happens to be shared by a subfamily of the moth family Sphingidae
, a situation which the international taxonomic
community has yet to rectify. Species within this subfamily are:
Subfamily Macroglossinae
Megabat
Megabats constitute the suborder Megachiroptera, family Pteropodidae of the order Chiroptera . They are also called fruit bats, old world fruit bats, or flying foxes.-Description:...
subfamily Macroglossinae is a small group comprising only 4 genera. The name "Macroglossinae" also happens to be shared by a subfamily of the moth family Sphingidae
Sphingidae
Sphingidae is a family of moths , commonly known as hawk moths, sphinx moths and hornworms, that includes about 1,200 species . It is best represented in the tropics but there are species in every region . They are moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their rapid,...
, a situation which the international taxonomic
Taxonomy
Taxonomy is the science of identifying and naming species, and arranging them into a classification. The field of taxonomy, sometimes referred to as "biological taxonomy", revolves around the description and use of taxonomic units, known as taxa...
community has yet to rectify. Species within this subfamily are:
Subfamily Macroglossinae
- Genus MacroglossusMacroglossusThe Long-tongued Nectar Bat is a species of megabat. M. minimus is one of the smallest species in the family Pteropodidae with an average length of 60 - 85 mm. They have a reddish brown colouring with relatively long hair compared to the other species...
- long-tongued fruit bats- Long-tongued Nectar Bat, Macroglossus minimus
- Long-tongued Fruit Bat, Macroglossus sobrinus
- Genus MelonycterisMelonycterisMelonycteris is a genus of megabat in the Pteropodidae family. Members are found in the Solomon Islands or in the case of the Black-bellied Fruit Bat, in Papua New Guinea.It contains the following species:Genus Melonycteris...
- Fardoulis' Blossom Bat, Melonycteris fardoulisi
- Black-bellied Fruit BatBlack-bellied Fruit BatThe Black-bellied Fruit Bat is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. During daytime, this tiny flying fox roosts preferably among dry banana leaves, a perfect camouflage given its orange, brown, black and white belly fur pattern...
, Melonycteris melanops - Woodford's Fruit BatWoodford's Fruit BatWoodford's Fruit Bat is a species of megabat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands. The Orange Fruit Bat has now been equated with this species....
, Melonycteris woodfordi
- Genus NotopterisNotopterisNotopteris is a genus of megabat in the Pteropodidae family.It contains the following species:Genus Notopteris* Long-tailed Fruit Bat, Notopteris macdonaldi...
- long-tailed fruit bats- Long-tailed Fruit BatLong-tailed Fruit BatThe Long-tailed Fruit Bat is a species of megabat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Fiji, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Notopteris macdonaldi (Fiji and Vanuatu) - New Caledonia Blossom BatNew Caledonia Blossom BatThe New Caledonia Blossom Bat, Notopteris neocaledonica, is a species of megabat in the Pteropodidae family. Bats in this species live in caves in northern New Caledonia, and form colonies of up to 300....
, Notopteris neocaledonica (New Caledonia)
- Long-tailed Fruit Bat
- Genus SyconycterisSyconycterisSyconycteris is a genus of megabat in the Pteropodidae family.It contains the following species:Genus Syconycteris* Halmahera Blossom Bat, Syconycteris carolinae* Moss-forest Blossom Bat, Syconycteris hobbit...
- blossom bats- Common Blossom Bat, Syconycteris australis
- Halmahera Blossom BatHalmahera Blossom BatThe Halmahera Blossom Bat is a species of megabat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Syconycteris carolinae - Moss-forest Blossom BatMoss-forest Blossom BatThe Moss-forest Blossom Bat, , is a species of megabat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Syconycteris hobbit