Points

40

per confirmed sighting

MammalConservation status: Least ConcernVery Rare to spot
mammals • Pteropodidae

Angolan Soft-furred Fruit Bat.

A

Myonycteris angolensis

Category

mammals

Family

Pteropodidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 68.3 g (EltonTraits).

Points

40 pts

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding angolan soft-furred fruit bat in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: arboreal.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 60%; nectar 40%.

Behaviour

When to look

EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal.

Where to see it

Zimbabwe flagZimbabweZambia flagZambiaMozambique flagMozambiqueMalawi flagMalawiAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

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