Veldkamp's dwarf epauletted bat

Nanonycteris veldkampii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

Veldkamp's dwarf epauletted fruit bat is a species of bat in the family Pteropodidae. It is the only species within the genus Nanonycteris. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist, mangrove and montane forests, and savanna.

Fun Fact

It is generally a lowland species, but has been recorded up to 1,200 m asl.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on flowers as well as fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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