Yellow-winged Bat
Lavia frons
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyMegadermatidae (False Vampire Bats)
- GenusLavia
- SpeciesLavia frons (Yellow-winged Bat)
About the Yellow-winged Bat
The yellow-winged bat (Lavia frons) is one of five species of false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) from Africa and is the only known species of its genus, Lavia. The yellow-winged bat has a total length of 58–80 mm (2.3–3.1 in) and a body weight of 28–36 g (0.99–1.27 oz). Females tend to be slightly larger than males. The wingspan averages 36 cm. This specie's pelage is made of long hairs that are typically pearl grey or slaty gray. Males may have greenish-yellow fur on the hindparts and on the ventral surfaces. As their name suggests, the bat has wings that are reddish-yellow which is also the color of their other membranes as well as their noseleaf and ears. The membranes are largely hairless although there is some fur on the upper arms. The ears are fairly long and have a spiky tragus. They have an elongated noseleaf with a blunt but pointed tip. Although the yellow-winged bat has an advanced interfemoral membrane, it lacks an external tail. The dental formula is 0.2.1.11.2.3.3. Glands exist on the lower back of males and discharge a yellow substance. Females have false nipples near the anus and are used by the young to hold on to.
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Recent sightings of Yellow-winged Bat in Murchison Falls 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 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 8 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 9 | Niokolo-Koba National Park | 🇸🇳 Senegal | |
| 10 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 11 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 12 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 13 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 14 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 15 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-winged Bat in Murchison Falls National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-winged Bat sighting in Murchison Falls National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-winged Bat in Murchison Falls National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-winged Bat in Murchison Falls National Park in our monthly data.