African Trident Bat (Triaenops afer) — Least Concern Mammalia

African Trident Bat

Triaenops afer

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinonycteridae

About

The African trident bat is a species of rhinonycterid bat found in Africa, from western Central Africa east to coastal Kenya and Mozambique.

Fun Fact

Previously thought to be the only species of Triaenops found on mainland Africa, modern morphological, genetic and echolocation analyses have shown that the Rift Valley Triaenops bats, in Kenya, are actually the related Persian trident bat, T.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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