Distribution and habitat selection of species of the genus Tadarida Rafinesque, 1814 (Chiroptera: Molossidae) in the Amami-Oshima Island, Japan

Research on Amami-Oshima Island reveals that the genus Tadarida (Molossidae) bats predominantly inhabit southern and western coastal regions, favoring open areas with fewer obstacles. This preference is linked to higher land use in these zones, suggesting that mosaics of forests and open spaces are crucial for their foraging behavior. The study, conducted via acoustic surveys from May 2018 to February 2020, also highlights the need for improved forest quality in northern regions to support bat populations by providing essential food resources and open areas for flight.

Asari, Y. (2020). Distribution and habitat selection of species of the genus Tadarida Rafinesque, 1814 (Chiroptera: Molossidae) in the Amami-Oshima Island, Japan. Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity, Online First. https://doi.org/10.22120/jwb.2020.129252.1155