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description One of the smallest species of fruit bat in
existence, the Comoro rousette (Rousettus obliviosus) is a
little known species. Thick, dull, grey-brownish fur covers the
body, while its facial features are fox-like. The Comoro
rousette has a very bright, rose-coloured eyeshine when
reflected by light (3). Species in the genus Rousettus are
unique among fruit bats due to their ability to use
echolocation. The Comoro rousette has been observed to emit
faint but audible clicking sounds during flight, within caves
and when foraging. This species also uses loud vocalisations
within the roost sites (3). - Also known as - Comoros rousette.
Top Bristol Conservation and Science Foundation - Comoros
Islands: WWF - Comoros Islands: - Detecting objects by reflected
sound. Used by bats and odontocete cetaceans (toothed whales,
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