Lesser Angolan epauletted fruit bat
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Conservation status
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Chiroptera |
Family: | Pteropodidae |
Genus: | Epomophorus |
Species: | E. grandis
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Binomial name | |
Epomophorus grandis (Sanborn, 1950)
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Lesser Angolan epauletted fruit bat range | |
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The lesser Angolan epauletted fruit bat (Epomophorus grandis) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Angola and Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, dry savanna, and moist savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy[]
The lesser Angolan epauletted fruit bat was described as a new species in 1950 by Colin Campbell Sanborn. Sanborn placed it in the genus Micropteropus, with a binomen of Micropteropus grandis.[2] The holotype had been collected at Dundo, Angola.[1]
Description[]
Based on three individuals, it has a forearm length of 62–66 mm (2.4–2.6 in). It has a dental formula of 2.1.2.12.1.3.2 for a total of 28 teeth. The fur of its back is a pale, reddish-brown, while the fur of its belly is pale or whitish brown. Its ears are brown, short, and somewhat pointed at the tips.[2]
Range and habitat[]
It is native to Africa where it has been documented in two countries: Angola and the Republic of the Congo. As of 2016, it had only been documented in the type locality of Dundo, Angola in addition to Pointe-Noire, Congo. Its habitat is likely savanna, though may also include tropical forest.[1]
Conservation[]
As of 2016, it is evaluated as a data deficient species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this classification because there is little up-to-date information on its geographic range, ecological needs, and threats that it may be facing.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Fahr, J.; Mildenstein, T. (2016). "Epomophorus grandis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T7902A22122832. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T7902A22122832.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b Happold, M. (2013). Kingdon, J.; Happold, D.; Butynski, T.; Hoffmann, M.; Happold, M.; Kalina, J. (eds.). Mammals of Africa. Vol. 4. A&C Black. p. 244-245. ISBN 9781408189962.
- IUCN Red List data deficient species
- Epomophorus
- Mammals described in 1950
- Bats of Africa
- Taxa named by Colin Campbell Sanborn