Natal Long-fingered Bat
Miniopterus natalensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Miniopteridae
About
The Natal long-fingered bat is a species of vesper bat in the family Miniopteridae. It can be found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, possibly Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is found in dry savanna, moist savanna, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, caves, and hot deserts.
Fun Fact
The Natal long-fingered bat relies on photoperiod, which is the length of daylight as a cue for migration.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in dry savanna, moist savanna, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, caves, and hot deserts.
Diet
Prey on insects, they can sometimes prey on fish.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance