Biodiversity of bats in Mysore city

Abstract

Present investigation focuses on Biodiversity, roosting and feeding habits of different species of bats in Mysore city. Field visits were carried out during evening hours to observe the roosts. The bats were captured using common commercial mosquito net and are photographed; morphometric data were collected and released immediately. Captured bats were identified by standard keys published earlier. Eleven species belonging to eight genera included in five families are documented during the present study. Roosting sites, food plants were also documented. Results of the present investigation are discussed in comparison with earlier reports.