Hairy Slit-faced Bat
Nycteris hispida
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
mammals • Nycteridae
Hairy Slit-faced Bat.
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Nycteris hispida
Category
mammals
Family
Nycteridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 8.63 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding hairy slit-faced bat in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: aerial.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 80%; endothermic vertebrates 10%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
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.