Wahlberg's Epauletted Fruit Bat
Epomophorus wahlbergi
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae
About
Wahlberg's epauletted fruit bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is commonly found across southern Africa.
Fun Fact
Male Wahlberg's epauletted fruit bats have pouches on their shoulders containing tufts of white fur that they flash outward while producing loud honking calls to attract females — a mammalian equivalent of a bird's courtship dance.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Savannas and woodlands
Diet
Frugivore
Lifespan
10-15 years
Threats
- Wildfire
- Habitat Fragmentation
External Data Sources
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