Rüppell's Bat
Vansonia rueppellii
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
mammals • Vespertilionidae
Rüppell's Bat.
R
Vansonia rueppellii
Category
mammals
Family
Vespertilionidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 7.07 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding rüppell's 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
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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