First records of Mops johorensis (Dobson, 1873), Northern Free-tailed Bat (Chiroptera, Molossidae), from Borneo, with new information on their genetics and echolocation calls
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study presents the first confirmed records of Mops johorensis (Dobson, 1873) (Chiroptera, Molossidae) from Borneo. Specimens were recorded at three sites: Sabah (Sungai Kangkawat, 50 m a.s.l) and Sarawak (Lubok Antu, 30 m a.s.l and Mount Penrissen, 1200 m a.s.l). Echolocation analysis revealed site-based variation in call frequencies. Morphological comparisons showed subtle differences between Bornean and Peninsular populations. Genetic analysis using the mitochondrial COI gene showed minimal divergence between Bornean and Peninsular individuals. Spatial modelling identified hotspots for Molos-sidae in northern Sabah and central Sarawak, with habitat suitability strongly influenced by bat and cave density, climate, and land use.
Source: Check List
DOI: 10.15560/21.5.1047
Authors: Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan, Muhd Amsyari Morni, Julius William-Dee, Jayaraj Vijaya Kumaran, Emy Ritta Jinggong, Praveena Rajasegaran, Qhairil Shyamri Rosli, Norfarhana Mazlan, Wan Nursyafinaz Wan Azman, Siti Nurbaidzuri Reli, Ummu Safiyyah Daud, Amirrah Amat, Lawrence Alan Bansa, Azniza Mahyudin, Noor Haliza Hasan, Juliana Senawi, Isham Azhar
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $161
Award: G8693650047
OpenAlex ID: W4415651669