Gould's Wattled Bat

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Gould's Wattled Bat

Gould's Wattled Bat

Chalinolobus gouldii

Generally roosts in tree hollows and buildings. Females form colonies of 8-40 while males generally roost alone or with other species. Females generally give birth to twins in late November-January.

Details Description
Type
Mammal
Group
Placental
Identifying Characteristics

Dark blackish-brown fur on the head and shoulders contrasts with the brown fur on the remainder of the body. The outer margins of the short and broad ears extend to form a large lobe of skin (wattle) at the corner of the mouth. Short muzzle. Weight 7-16 g.
Distinctive Markings

Contrasting colour of fur on the head and shoulders.
Diet

Carnivore. Moths, bugs, beetles, katydids, ants and flies. Predominantly Bogong moths in the Southern Highlands.
Habitat

Found in virtually all habitats throughout Australia including urban areas.
Native Status
Native to Australia
Sounds
A characteristic high pitched sound is emitted while flying and catching insects. When handled emits a continuous "buzz".
Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Chiroptera
Family
Vespertilionidae
Genus
Chalinolobus
Species
gouldii
Gould's Wattled Bat
Distributed throughout Australia, Tasmania and Norfolk Island.

Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

Conservation Status
DEPI Advisory List
Not listed
FFG Act
Not listed
EPBC Act
Not listed

The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.

The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.

The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.