Bat-eared Fox
Otocyon megalotis
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
Bat-eared Fox.
Otocyon megalotis
Category
mammals
Family
Canidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 4.15 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding bat-eared fox in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 50%; other plant material 20%; endothermic vertebrates 20%; other/unspecified vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal, crepuscular, and diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
AngolaSafety 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.