Amphibian predation by Lyroderma lyra (Family: Megadermatidae) in Bangladesh highlights an expanded trophic role

Authors

  • Md Rifat Hasan Hasan Department of Zoology, Govt. Azizul Haque College, National University, Gazipur, Bangladesh
  • Akash Mojumdar Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9114-1276
  • Md Sabbir Ahammed Department of Zoology, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6967-0233

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbas.v49i2.82215

Keywords:

Bat, Lyroderma lyra, Intraguild predation, Trophic level, Bangladesh

Abstract

We documented amphibian predation by the greater false vampire bat (Lyroderma lyra) in Bangladesh, expanding current knowledge of its trophic ecology. This observation highlights the ecological role of this species as both an insectivore and a carnivore, and underscores the need to investigate the frequency and ecological drivers of such predatory behavior.

J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci. 49(2); 299-301: December 2025

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2025-12-30

How to Cite

Hasan, M. R. H., Mojumdar, A., & Ahammed, M. S. (2025). Amphibian predation by Lyroderma lyra (Family: Megadermatidae) in Bangladesh highlights an expanded trophic role. Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, 49(2), 299–301. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbas.v49i2.82215

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 2 (2025)

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Short Communication

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