Greater False Vampire Bat

Megaderma lyra

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Megadermatidae

About

The greater false vampire bat is a species of bat in the family Megadermatidae, the false vampire bats. It is native to Asia. It is also known as the Indian false vampire bat or greater false-vampire

Fun Fact

Greater false vampire bats hunt other bats on the wing, snatching them mid-flight with their large claws — they are among the very few bat species that regularly prey on other bats.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Forests and caves

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

10-14 years

Threats

Deforestation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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