Naked-rumped Tomb Bat (Taphozous nudiventris) — Least Concern Mammalia

Naked-rumped Tomb Bat

Taphozous nudiventris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Emballonuridae

About

The naked-rumped tomb bat is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae. Found in northern Africa, the Middle East, and southeastern Asia, its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and forests, caves, and arid areas.

Fun Fact

Found in northern Africa, the Middle East, and southeastern Asia, its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and forests, caves, and arid areas.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in semi-arid and arid areas as well as tropical forests; wherever there is a combination of open areas in which to hunt and suitable roosting sites in rocky or underground locations.

Diet

Diet includes beetles, moths, grasshoppers, crickets, cockroaches and flying ants.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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