Physical Description
The Philippines Naked-Backed Fruit Bat “Dobsonia chapmani” is a large fruit bat that lives in Southeastern Asia in the Philippines and the surrounding islands. From nose to tail “D. chapmani” measures 218-221 mm and weighs 125-143 g. The wings of this bat connect to the midline of the back giving it a naked/furless appearance.
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