Hildegarde's Tomb Bat

Taphozous hildegardeae

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Emballonuridae

About

Hildegarde's tomb bat is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae. It is found near the coast in Kenya and Tanzania where it feeds in tropical dry forests and roosts in caves. It is a diurnal species and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as "endangered". The specific name hildegardeae was given in honour of anthropologist Hildegarde Beatrice Hinde.

Fun Fact

It is found near the coast in Kenya and Tanzania where it feeds in tropical dry forests and roosts in caves.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to East Africa where it is restricted to the coastal strip of Kenya and Tanzania.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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