dubious trumpet-eared bat

Phoniscus aerosus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The dubious trumpet-eared bat is a species of vesper bat. It was described as a new species in 1858 by zoologist Robert Fisher Tomes. Tomes placed it in the genus Kerivoula, with a scientific name of Kerivoula aerosa. He gave the type locality as the eastern coast of South Africa, though it is now thought that the specimen's origin was mislabeled and the bat is not considered native to Africa.

Fun Fact

Tomes placed it in the genus Kerivoula, with a scientific name of Kerivoula aerosa.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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