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Greenish Yellow Bat
Scotophilus viridis
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyVespertilionidae (Evening Bats)
- GenusScotophilus (Yellow House Bats)
- SpeciesScotophilus viridis (Greenish Yellow Bat)
1 Verified sightings at iSimangaliso Wetland Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Greenish Yellow Bat
The eastern greenish yellow bat (Scotophilus viridis) is a species of vesper bat. It is found in Botswana, Central African Republic, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry and moist savanna.
The western greenish yellow bat (S. nigritellus) of western Africa was formerly considered conspecific. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Greenish Yellow Bat in iSimangaliso Wetland 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 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.