Long-haired Fruit Bat
Stenonycteris lanosa
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernVery Rare to spot
mammals • Pteropodidae
Long-haired Fruit Bat.
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Stenonycteris lanosa
Category
mammals
Family
Pteropodidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 103 g (EltonTraits).
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding long-haired 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
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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