Percival's Trident Bat
Cloeotis percivali
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
mammals • Rhinonycteridae
Percival's Trident Bat.
P
Cloeotis percivali
Category
mammals
Family
Rhinonycteridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 4.05 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding percival's trident bat 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
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
EswatiniSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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