Dja Slit-faced Bat

Nycteris major

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Nycteridae

About

The Ja slit-faced bat is a species of slit-faced bat that lives in the tropical and subtropical forests of Africa. Its habitat is fragmented and declining, and the species is therefore very rare. Logging and farming are currently the greatest threats to its habitat. The two known subspecies are N. m. avakubia and N. m. major.

Fun Fact

Its habitat is fragmented and declining, and the species is therefore very rare.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the tropical and subtropical forests of 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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