Abo Butterfly Bat

Glauconycteris poensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The Abo bat is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found in several countries in West Africa and Central Africa. It is found in subtropical and tropical dry and moist lowland forests.

Fun Fact

Gray placed the species into a new genus, Kerivoula, with the scientific name Kerivoula poensis.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in subtropical and tropical dry and moist lowland forests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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