Points

10

per confirmed sighting

MammalConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
mammals • Vespertilionidae

Banana Serotine.

B

Afronycteris nanus

Category

mammals

Family

Vespertilionidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 3.88 g (EltonTraits).

Points

10 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding banana serotine in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: aerial.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.

Behaviour

When to look

EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal.

Where to see it

South Africa flagSouth AfricaNamibia flagNamibiaBotswana flagBotswanaZimbabwe flagZimbabweZambia flagZambiaMozambique flagMozambiqueEswatini flagEswatiniMalawi flagMalawiAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

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

Verification and sources

1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.