Leschenault's Rousette Rousettus leschenaultii

Leschenault's Rousette, also known as the Indian Rousette or Fulvous Fruit Bat, is a medium-sized fruit bat. It is widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and parts of Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. This species inhabits a variety of habitats, such as forests, caves, old buildings, and urban areas.

Leschenault's Rousette has a wingspan of approximately 45–60 cm and a body length of 10–15 cm. Its fur is soft and ranges from grayish-brown to reddish-brown, with lighter underparts. The bat has large, dark eyes and a fox-like face, and unlike most bats, it uses a form of basic echolocation, producing audible tongue-clicking sounds to navigate in complete darkness. This species is frugivorous and is primarily nocturnal, roosting during the day in caves, tree hollows, or buildings, often in large colonies.

IUCN Status: Near Threatened

IWLPA: Not Defined

CITES: Not Defined