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Species Falsistrellus mackenziei Kitchener, Caputi & Jones, 1986

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Species Falsistrellus mackenziei Kitchener, Caputi & Jones, 1986

Western False Pipistrelle

  • Falsistrellus mackenziei Kitchener, D.J., Caputi, N. & Jones, B. 1986. Revision of Australo-Papuan Pipistrellus and Falsistrellus (Microchiroptera: Vespertilionidae). Records of the Western Australian Museum 12: 435-495 [451].
    Type data:
     Holotype WAM M5149 adult ♂ (in spirit) skull removed, Donelly, WA [34º06'S 115º58'E].
    Paratype(s) WAM.

 

Distribution

IBRA and IMCRA regions (map not available)

IBRA

WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Esperance Plains (ESP), Jarrah Forest (JF), Mallee (MAL), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Warren (WAR)

Ecological Descriptors

Gregarious, predator, tall woodland.

Extra Ecological Information

Widespread in forested areas of SW Australia.

 

General References

Bullen, R.D. & McKenzie, N.L. 2004. Bat flight-muscle mass: implications for foraging strategy. Australian Journal of Zoology 52: 605-622

Hosken, D.J. & O'Shea, J.E. 1994. Falsistrellus mackenziei at Jandakot. Western Australian Naturalist 19: 351

Start, A.N. & McKenzie, N.L. 1995. Western False Pipistrelle Falsistrellus mackenziei. pp. 518-519 in Strahan, R. (ed.). The Mammals of Australia: The National Photographic Index of Australian Wildlife. Sydney : Reed New Holland 756 pp.

 

Common Name References

ABRS 2001. Census of Australian Vertebrates. Australian Biological Resources Study (Western False Pipistrelle)