African Straw-colored Fruit Bat
Eidolon helvum
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Near ThreatenedCommon to spot
mammals • Pteropodidae
African Straw-colored Fruit Bat.
A
Eidolon helvum
Category
mammals
Family
Pteropodidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 253 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african straw-colored fruit bat in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: arboreal.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal, crepuscular, and diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Lesotho
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.