Yellow-bellied House Bat

Scotophilus dinganii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The African yellow bat is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae, the vesper bats. Other common names include African yellow house bat, yellow-bellied house bat, and Dingan's Bat. It is one of fifteen species in the genus Scotophilus.

Fun Fact

Other common names include African yellow house bat, yellow-bellied house bat, and Dingan's Bat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in savanna habitat, and it can be found near human habitation, where it roosts in houses.

Diet

Prey mostly on beetles, but also plant-sucking bugs, flies, flying termites, moths and lacewings.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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