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Knud Andersen (mammalogist)
Knud Christian Andersen (29 April 1867 in Frederiksberg – last seen alive June 1918 in England) was a Danish zoologist. His research focused on bats. Life and work Towards the end of the 19th century, Andersen first worked as an ornithologist and ran field studies on the Faroe Islands. In 1901 Ferdinand I awarded him an appointment at the Zoological Museum of Sofia. Due to his frustration with the working conditions, he gave up this position.Jon Fjeldså: ''Danske ornitologer langt fra hjemmet: fra P.W. Lund til international fuglebeskyttelse'' In: ''100-års festskrift'' Dansk Orn. Foren. Tidsskr. 100 (2006):S. 265-275 In 1904, he was hired by the British Museum to research bats in the Pacific, in South-East Asia and in Queensland. He was especially interested in the genus Flying Fox and Horseshoe bats, of which he described 15 new species. He published 13 scientific papers on the South-East Asian Horseshoe bats. His most famous work was his ''Catalogue of the Chiropter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederiksberg
Frederiksberg () is a part of the Capital Region of Denmark. It is formally an independent municipality, Frederiksberg Municipality, separate from Copenhagen Municipality, but both are a part of the City of Copenhagen. It occupies an area of less than 9 km2 and had a population of 103,192 in 2015. Frederiksberg is an enclave surrounded by Copenhagen Municipality. Some sources ambiguously refer to Frederiksberg as a quarter or neighbourhood of Copenhagen, being one of the four municipalities that constitute the City of Copenhagen (the other three being Copenhagen, Tårnby and Dragør). However, Frederiksberg has its own mayor and municipal council, and is fiercely independent. Frederiksberg is an affluent area, characterised by its many green spaces such as the Frederiksberg Gardens, Søndermarken, and Hostrups Have. Some institutions and locations that are widely considered to be part of Copenhagen are actually located in Frederiksberg. For example, Copenhagen Zoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dobsonia Anderseni
Andersen's naked-backed fruit bat or Andersen's bare-backed fruit bat (''Dobsonia anderseni'') is a large cave-dwelling species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago including the Admiralty Islands in Papua New Guinea. Taxonomy and etymology It was described as a new species in 1914 by British zoologist Oldfield Thomas. The holotype used to describe the species was collected by Albert Stewart Meek and his brother-in-law, Albert Frederic Eichhorn, in October 1913. The eponym for the species name "''anderseni''" is Danish mammalogist Knud Andersen. Of Andersen, Thomas wrote: "I have named the species in honour of Dr. K. Andersen, in recognition of the striking monograph of ''Dobsonia'' contained in his Catalogue, a monograph which has entirely revolutionized our knowledge of the group." Description Its forearm length is . Its fur is very dark brown, with its head nearly black. Range and habitat Its range includes several islands of Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pteropus Pelewensis
The Pelew flying fox (''Pteropus pelewensis'') is a species of megabat in the genus ''Pteropus'' found in the Palau Islands. A subspecies found on Yap, the Yap flying fox, is considered as a separate species by some authorities.D.E. Wilson & D.M. Reeder, 2005: ''Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Third Edition''. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore The species is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN due to commercial and small-scale hunting; commercial hunting for the species was banned in 1994, but local exploitation is commonplace. The species is listed on CITES CITES (shorter name for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention) is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of interna ... appendix I. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q510172 Pteropus Mammals described in 1908 Bats of Oceania Taxa named by Knud An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pteropus Speciosus
The Philippine gray flying fox (''Pteropus speciosus'') is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ .... Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. References Pteropus Bats of Southeast Asia Bats of Indonesia Mammals of the Philippines Mammals described in 1908 Taxa named by Knud Andersen Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{fruit-bat-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pteropus Lylei
Lyle's flying fox (''Pteropus lylei'') is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, with an outlying population in Yunnan, China. It faces persecution from farmers and it is killed for bushmeat in parts of its range.Mickleburgh, S., Waylen, K., & Racey, P. (2009). Bats as bushmeat: a global review. Oryx, 43(02), 217–234. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being " vulnerable". Description Lyle's flying fox is a moderate-sized species. It has a long snout, large eyes, pointed ears and a fox-like face. The upper parts are mostly blackish apart from a broad collar of orange fur and sometimes a dark brown or yellowish-brown lower body. The wings are black or dark brown, while the underparts are dark brownish-black. Distribution and habitat Lyle's flying fox is endemic to the countries in southern Asia adjoining the Gulf of Thailand, its range extending from southern Thail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pteropus Intermedius
Andersen's flying fox (''Pteropus intermedius'') is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae found in south Burma and west Thailand. Although it is hunted for both food and as a pest, it is not known if this has a significant impact on the species. It has been seen roosting in tall, well-established trees in urban areas and will fly several kilometres to eat wild and cultivated fruits. The species was named after Knud Christian Andersen. It was last recorded in Thailand in 1970 and, presumably, there is still a small viable population in Myanmar. Taxonomy and etymology It was described as a new species in 1908 by Danish mammalogist Knud Andersen. The holotype had been collected by William Ruxton Davison and presented to Andersen by Allan Octavian Hume. There is taxonomic uncertainty regarding this species: some have published that it is likely synonymous with the Indian flying fox while other have published that it is synonymous with the large flying fox. Its species ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pteropus Cognatus
The Makira flying fox (''Pteropus cognatus'') is a species of megabat in the genus ''Pteropus'', found in the Solomon Islands Solomon Islands is an island country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania, to the east of Papua New Guinea and north-west of Vanuatu. It has a land area of , and a population of approx. 700,000. Its capit ....D.E. Wilson & D.M. Reeder, 2005: ''Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference''. Third Edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore The species is currently decreasing and is endangered due to threats from logging and hunting. In 2013, Bat Conservation International listed this species as one of the 35 species of its worldwide priority list of conservation. References Pteropus Taxa named by Knud Andersen Bats of Oceania Mammals described in 1908 {{fruit-bat-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eonycteris Major
The greater nectar bat or greater dawn bat (''Eonycteris major'') is a species of megabat within the genus '' Eonycteris''. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Its range is limited and includes Luzon to Maripipi in the Philippines and scattered parts of Borneo including Tuaran and Ranau in Sabah; Bau, Kuching and Bintulu in Sarawak. Biology and ecology All ''E. major'' were mist-netted in sites associated with flowering banana plants (''Musa'' species) found on the edge between primary forest and open or secondary habitats. An individual that was netted and banded at 22:05 on 5 July 1996 was recaptured in another net the following night at 18:50 about 30 m away. This may suggest of stable food resources at the edge or lack of feeding sites elsewhere. The area surrounding Tawau Park is covered oil palm ''Elaeis'' () is a genus of palms containing two species, called oil palms. They are used in commercial agriculture in the production of palm oil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dobsonia Exoleta
The Sulawesi naked-backed fruit bat (''Dobsonia exoleta'') is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine .... References Mammals of Sulawesi Bats of Southeast Asia Mammals described in 1909 Taxa named by Knud Andersen Dobsonia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{fruit-bat-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dobsonia Inermis
''Dobsonia'' is a genus of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It contains the following 13 species:Nowak, Ronald M. Walker's Bats of the World. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP. 1991. Genus ''Dobsonia'' * Andersen's naked-backed fruit bat, ''Dobsonia anderseni'' * Beaufort's naked-backed fruit bat, ''Dobsonia beauforti'' * Philippine bare-backed fruit bat, ''Dobsonia chapmani'' * Halmahera naked-backed fruit bat, ''Dobsonia crenulata'' * Biak naked-backed fruit bat, ''Dobsonia emersa'' * Sulawesi naked-backed fruit bat, ''Dobsonia exoleta'' * Solomon's naked-backed fruit bat, ''Dobsonia inermis'' * New Guinea naked-backed fruit bat, ''Dobsonia magna''Simmons, N.B. 2005. Order Chiroptera. Pp. 312–529 in Wilson, D.E. and Reeder, D.M. (eds.)Mammal Species of the World: a taxonomic and geographic reference 3rd ed. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2 vols., 2142 pp. . * Lesser naked-backed fruit bat, ''Dobsonia minor'' * Moluccan naked-backed fruit bat, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dobsonia Praedatrix
The New Britain naked-backed fruit bat (''Dobsonia praedatrix'') is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to New Britain island in northern Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i .... References Dobsonia Bats of Oceania Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea Mammals of Papua New Guinea Fauna of New Britain Near threatened animals Near threatened biota of Oceania Taxa named by Knud Andersen Mammals described in 1909 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Bats of New Guinea {{fruit-bat-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acerodon Humilis
The Talaud flying fox or Talaud fruit bat (''Acerodon humilis'') is a species of bat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to the islands of Salebabu and Karekaleng in the Talaud Archipelago of Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical swamps. The first scientific description was by Knud Andersen in an article from 1909 Events January–February * January 4 – Explorer Aeneas Mackintosh of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition escaped death by fleeing across ice floes. * January 7 – Colombia recognizes the independence of Panama. * Jan .... Conservation Threats include hunting and habitat loss from logging. Sources Acerodon Mammals of Indonesia Mammals described in 1909 Taxa named by Knud Andersen Bats of Southeast Asia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{fruit-bat-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
