Devil bat (SciiFii)

The devil bat (Ropenochirus pterodactyloides) is a species of large bat that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout New Guinea and northern Australia to help boost biodiversity. The devil bat is most often found near the river systems and through the rainforests and wetlands, feeding on the many species of small fish. Uniquely among bats, the devil bat has an elongated, stiff tail with a fleshy fan at the end, which is used to help steer the animal during flight. The long tail and crest of compacted fur of the devil bat often, at first glance, gets misidentified by humans as a rhamphorhynchoid pterosaur. The devil bat is usually a solitary animal throughout its life except during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of the devil bat is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the devil bat's wide range.
Category:Animals
Category:Species
Category:SciiFii