Angolan Epauletted Fruit Bat (Epomophorus angolensis) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Angolan Epauletted Fruit Bat

Epomophorus angolensis

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Angolan epauletted fruit bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Angola and Namibia. Its natural habitat is savanna.

Fun Fact

Gray described it as a "variety" of Epomophorus macrocephalus, which has since been synonymized with the Angolan epauletted fruit bat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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