Large-eared Slit-faced Bat

Nycteris macrotis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Nycteridae

About

The large-eared slit-faced bat, is a species of slit-faced bat which lives in forests and savannas throughout Africa. Nycteris vinsoni was once considered a synonym of N. macrotis, but it became recognized as a separate species in 2004. Some, however, still consider N. vinsoni to be a subspecies of N. macrotis, and consider N. macrotis a species complex.

Fun Fact

Nycteris vinsoni was once considered a synonym of N.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in forests and savannas throughout 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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