Scotorepens orion
This species is limited to the coastline East of the Great Dividing Range with individuals also been identified around Cairns. They are dark brown in colour with a pug-like nose.
Habitat
They have been found in rainforest, tall wet forest, vine forest, low open forest and in timbered urban areas. They have been identified roosting up to 7 m off the ground in the hollows of manna gums. Little is known of their feeding habits.
Breeding
A single young is born in late November or early December.
Predators and Threats
Goannas, hawks and owls. Tree hollow and habitat loss.
Photo: Les Hall
Sources:
Churchill, S. (2008) Australian Bats (2nd Edition). Allen and Unwin, Sydney.
Hall, L. (2009) Bats, A Wild Australia Guide. Steve Parish Publishing, Queensland.
Atlas of Living Australia