Marovaza yellow bat
Species of bat
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The Marovaza yellow bat or Marovaza house bat (Scotophilus marovaza) is a species of bat found in Madagascar.
| Marovaza yellow bat | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Infraclass: | Placentalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Scotophilus |
| Species: | S. marovaza |
| Binomial name | |
| Scotophilus marovaza Goodman, Ratrimomanarivo & Randrianandrianina, 2006 | |
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| Range of the Marovaza house bat | |
Taxonomy and etymology
It was described as a new species in 2006.[2] The holotype was collected in Marovaza, Madagascar, which inspired its species name.[1]
Description
Biology and ecology
It has been found roosting in the palm-leave thatching of small huts. It roosts singly or in small colonies of up to five individuals.[1] It navigates and locates prey via echolocation; its calls have a frequency of maximum energy of 43.8–48 kHz and a maximum frequency of 58–72.6 kHz. Echolocation pulses last 6–8 seconds.[3] Individuals can be infected with Leptospira.[4]
Range and habitat
Conservation
As of 2017, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN.[1]