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Six new bat species found in the Philippines boost its total to 85, highlighting the country's rich biodiversity and conservation needs.
Scientists have identified six new bat species in the Philippines, raising the country’s total to 85, nearly double the U.S. count.
The tube-nosed bats—Murina alvarezi, Murina baletei, Murina hilonghilong, Murina luzonensis, Murina mindorensis, and Murina philippinensis—were confirmed through decades of fieldwork and genetic analysis.
Previously, only two such species were known in the Philippines, one of which was misidentified.
Weighing 4 to 14 grams, these small, insect-eating bats play key roles in pest control and forest health.
Their unique tube-shaped nostrils may aid in smell or navigation.
The discoveries highlight the Philippines as a biodiversity hotspot and underscore the need for forest conservation to protect both known and undiscovered species.
Seis nuevas especies de murciélagos encontradas en Filipinas aumentan su total a 85, destacando la rica biodiversidad del país y las necesidades de conservación.