Ethiopian Epauletted Fruit Bat

Epomophorus labiatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Burundi, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is savanna.

Fun Fact

The Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat is a small, pale brown bat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in both wet and dry forest mosaics, including Afromontane habitats in upland areas around the Great Rift Valley, where it occurs up to about 2,200 m (7,200 ft).

Diet

Feeds mainly on fruits such as figs, but also consumes leaves.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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