Ozimops ridei is a species of molossid bat found in eastern Australia.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Molossidae |
| Genus: | Ozimops |
| Species: | O. ridei
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| Binomial name | |
| Ozimops ridei Felten, 1964
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Taxonomy and etymology
editA species of genus Ozimops, established to separate new species and generic combinations of Australian molossid bats. The population has been described as a subspecies of Mormopterus loriae, Loria's mastiff bat. In 2008, it was elevated for the first time to species rank—a view that was further corroborated in 2014 when a review of systematics and morphological characters of Australian Mormopterus was published.[2] The generic combination of this species was inferred by the elevation of the subgenus to genus Ozimops.[3]
The eponym for the species name "ridei" is likely William Ride, who was an accomplished Australian zoologist.[citation needed]
Description
editIt is a smaller member of its genus, with a body mass of 5–11.2 g (0.18–0.40 oz). Its forearm is 30–35 mm (1.2–1.4 in) long. Fur color is highly variable among individuals, with some bats a light brownish-gray while others are darker brown.[2]
Biology and ecology
editIt is nocturnal, roosting in sheltered places during the day such as inside Eucalyptus tree hollows or in buildings.[2] It is insectivorous, often foraging near habitat edges.[4]
Range and habitat
editIt occurs along much of the eastern coast of Australia. It is generally found in areas with more than 500 mm (20 in) of annual rainfall.[1]
Conservation
editIt is listed as least concern by the IUCN—its lowest conservation priority. It meets the criteria for this category because it has a very large extent of occurrence, a large estimated area of occupancy, it uses a wide variety of habitats, and its range includes protected land. However, the IUCN assessment does express uncertainty over its population trend; it is unknown if its population is stable or declining.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Reardon, T.B.; Lumsden, L.F. (2017). "Ozimops ridei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T71533043A71533874. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T71533043A71533874.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Reardon, T. B.; McKenzie, N. L.; Cooper, S. J. B.; Appleton, B.; Carthew, S.; Adams, M. (2014). "A molecular and morphological investigation of species boundaries and phylogenetic relationships in Australian free-tailed bats Mormopterus (Chiroptera: Molossidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 62 (2): 109–136. doi:10.1071/ZO13082. hdl:10536/DRO/DU:30070309.
- ^ Jackson, S.; Groves, C. (2015). Taxonomy of Australian Mammals. CSIRO Publishing. p. 269. ISBN 9781486300136.
- ^ Caryl, F. M.; Lumsden, L. F.; Ree, R.; Wintle, B. A. (2016). "Functional responses of insectivorous bats to increasing housing density support 'land‐sparing'rather than 'land‐sharing'urban growth strategies". Journal of Applied Ecology. 53 (1): 191–201. doi:10.1111/1365-2664.12549.
