Lesser woolly bat
Kerivoula lanosa
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae
About
The lesser woolly bat is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found in Botswana, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and rarely Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, and moist savanna. Members of this species typically have a dark greyish brown fur with whitish tips scattered throughout.
Fun Fact
It is found in Botswana, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and rarely Ethiopia.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabited, and when found in dryer climates such as forests or the savannah, they are generally near streams or in well watered areas.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance