Yellow-winged Bat

Lavia frons

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Megadermatidae

About

The yellow-winged bat is one of five species of false vampire bat from Africa and is the only known species of its genus, Lavia.

Fun Fact

The yellow-winged bat (Lavia frons) is one of five species of false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) from Africa and is the only known species of its genus, Lavia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in woodland and savannah habitats and in elevations of less than 2,000 m.

Diet

Feeds only on insects and not small vertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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