Parisi's Slit-faced Bat

Nycteris parisii

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Nycteridae

About

Parissi's slit-faced bat is a species of slit-faced bat that may live in dry savanna regions of East Africa, near the Duba Valley and Benue River along with large rivers. It is only known from three specimens. One was found in northern Cameroon, one from southern Ethiopia, and the third from southern Somalia. Another possible specimen was found in West Africa, but it may be a member of a separate species, N. benuensis.

Fun Fact

It is only known from three specimens.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in dry savanna regions of East Africa, near the Duba Valley and Benue River along with large rivers.

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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