Ozimops ridei

Ozimops ridei is a species of molossid bat found in Australia

Ozimops ridei

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Molossidae
Genus: Ozimops
Species:
O. ridei
Binomial name
Ozimops ridei
Felten, 1964
Synonyms
  • Tadarida loriae ridei Felten, 1964
  • Mormopterus planiceps ridei Koopman, 1984

Taxonomy and etymology

A 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.

Description

It 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

It 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

It 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

It 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]

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References
  1. Reardon, T.; Lumsden, L. (2017). "Mormopterus ridei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T71533043A71533874. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T71533043A71533874.en.
  2. 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.
  3. Jackson, S.; Groves, C. (2015). Taxonomy of Australian Mammals. CSIRO Publishing. p. 269. ISBN 9781486300136.
  4. 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.
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