Angolan Epauletted Fruit Bat
Epomophorus angolensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyPteropodidae (Old World Fruit Bats)
- GenusEpomophorus (Epauletted Fruit Bats)
- SpeciesEpomophorus angolensis (Angolan Epauletted Fruit Bat)
About the Angolan Epauletted Fruit Bat
The Angolan epauletted fruit bat (Epomophorus angolensis) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Angola and Namibia. Its natural habitat is savanna. It was described as a new species in 1870 by British zoologist John Edward Gray. Gray described it as a "variety" of Epomophorus macrocephalus, which has since been synonymized with the Angolan epauletted fruit bat. Its species name "angolensis" is Latin for "Angolan."
It is found only in Angola and Namibia. It is generally found in low-lying areas, though its range may include some montane habitats as well. As of 2016, it was evaluated as a near-threatened species by the IUCN. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Angolan Epauletted Fruit Bat in Etosha National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
More parks will be added in future updates.