Angolan Soft-furred Fruit Bat

Myonycteris angolensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Angolan fruit bat, Angolan rousette or silky bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, moist savanna, and rocky areas.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, moist savanna, and rocky areas.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Consumed fruits include fruits of various trees, including fig trees, Anthocleista, Milicia excelsa, and Adenia.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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