Hairy Slit-faced Bat

Nycteris hispida

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Nycteridae

About

The hairy slit-faced bat is a species of slit-faced bat widely distributed throughout forests and savannas in Africa. Two recognized subspecies exist: N. h. hispida and N. h. pallida. Various forest populations in western and central Africa may represent separate species, although this had not been confirmed as of 2007.

Fun Fact

Various forest populations in western and central Africa may represent separate species, although this had not been confirmed as of 2007.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Distributed throughout forests and savannas in Africa.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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