Scientific name:
Macroderma gigas meaning “giant great skin”
Ghost Bats are the only carnivorous bats in Australia. They swoop on prey, killing it with their powerful jaws, before taking it to a favourite feeding site. White fur on the underbelly, arms and face give them a ghostly appearance when hunting at night.
| Animal Facts: | Coin Specifications: | |||
| Category: | AIR | Legal tender: | Australia | |
| Size: | About 11 centimetres long | Effigy: | Queen Elizabeth II | |
| Diet: | Small mammals, birds, frogs, lizards, insects | Denomination: | $1 | |
| Predators & Threats: | Cats, foxes, human activity - particularly mining which destroys their caves | Weight: | 13.80g | |
| Diameter: | 30.20mm | |||
| Thickness: | 3.10mm | |||
Animal Facts & Coin Specifications: All animal information verified by the Australian Museum Research Library and the Western Australian Museum.
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