Peters's Epauletted Fruit Bat

Epomophorus crypturus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Peters's epauletted fruit bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is in riverine or evergreen forest, or moist woodland, where there are fruit-bearing trees.

Fun Fact

It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is in riverine or evergreen forest, or moist woodland, where there are fruit-bearing trees.

Diet

Consumes plant matter such as fruit and nectar.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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