Lesser sheath-tailed bat  (Emballonura monticola)

The lesser sheath-tailed bat is found in southern Burma, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, southern Sulawesi, and many offshore islands (5).

With a body and wings adapted to foraging in forest gaps, the lesser sheath-tailed bat is found above streams and around tree falls where it can take advantage of its high speed, but poor in-flight agility. It is found in primary rainforest up to 1800 m, where it roosts in groups in large tree holes, rock crevices and at cave entrances. Each bat positions itself flat against the wall of its roost, using a forearm to prop itself up (2) (3), and will remain alert when roosting (4).