Egyptian Slit-faced Bat
Nycteris thebaica
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyNycteridae (Slit-faced Bats)
- GenusNycteris (Slit-faced Bats)
- SpeciesNycteris thebaica (Egyptian Slit-faced Bat)
About the Egyptian Slit-faced Bat
The Egyptian slit-faced bat (Nycteris thebaica) is a species of slit-faced bat broadly distributed throughout Africa and the Middle East. It is a species of microbat in the family Nycteridae. Six subspecies are known. The Egyptian slit-faced bat gets its name from a deep slit that runs from the base of the ears to the nostrils, between the nose leaves. The bats typically weigh 6.5–9.7 g (0.23–0.34 oz), with females weighing up to 11.5 g (0.41 oz). The wings are broad, with a wingspan of 283 mm (11.1 in) and a low aspect ratio, allowing for high maneuverability and the ability to hover close to the ground.
The dorsal surface is dusky to reddish brown, while the underside is white to whitish gray. This bat has lighter fur than other members of the nycterid family. It has a long tail, reaching to 61 mm (2.4 in). This species is able to thrive in a variety of tropical and temperate habitats throughout Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. A specimen of an Egyptian silt-faced bat was found on the island of Corfu, Greece; making it the first record of the animal in Europe. It can live in widely diverse habitats, including forests, deserts, savannas... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Egyptian Slit-faced Bat in Kruger 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 4 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 5 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 6 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 7 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 8 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Egyptian Slit-faced Bat in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Egyptian Slit-faced Bat sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Egyptian Slit-faced Bat in Kruger National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Egyptian Slit-faced Bat in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.