Greater False Vampire
Lyroderma lyra
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyMegadermatidae (False Vampire Bats)
- GenusLyroderma
- SpeciesLyroderma lyra (Greater False Vampire)
About the Greater False Vampire
The greater false vampire bat (Megaderma lyra) is a species of bat in the family Megadermatidae, the false vampire bats. It is native to Asia. It is also known as the Indian false vampire bat or greater false-vampire This species is 6.5–9.5 cm (2.6–3.7 in) in length and weighs 40 to 60 g (1.4 to 2.1 oz). The average forearm length is about 6.5–7.2 cm (2.6–2.8 in). It has large ears and no tail. Its fur is blue-gray in color overall and brownish gray on the underside. It has an erect noseleaf about 10 millimeters long.
This bat is widespread throughout South Asia and Southeast Asia. It occurs in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. This species is highly carnivorous; its diet includes other bats, small birds, reptiles, fish, and large insects. It is a gleaning bat, one which captures prey from the ground and from water surfaces. It takes advantage of many habitat types. Adults hunt from dusk to dawn, commuting up to 4 kilometers.
L. lyra uses a combination of hunting strategies. About 85% of prey is captured during short searching flights in which it... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Greater False Vampire in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Greater False Vampire in Cat Tien National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Greater False Vampire sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Greater False Vampire in Cat Tien National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Greater False Vampire in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.