| Angolan epauletted fruit bat | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Pteropodidae |
| Genus: | Epomophorus |
| Species: | E. angolensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Epomophorus angolensis Gray, 1870 | |
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| Angolan epauletted fruit bat range | |
Angolan Epauletted Fruit Bat
The Angolan epauletted fruit bat (Epomophorus angolensis) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Angola and Namibia. Its natural habitat is savanna.
Taxonomy and etymology
It was described as a new species in 1870 by British zoologist John Edward Gray.[2] Gray described it as a "variety" of Epomophorus macrocephalus,[2] which has since been synonymized with the Angolan epauletted fruit bat.[3] Its species name "angolensis" is Latin for "Angolan."
Range and status
It is found only in Angola and Namibia. It is generally found in low-lying areas, though its range may include some montane habitats as well.[1] As of 2016, it was evaluated as a near-threatened species by the IUCN.[1]
Sources
- 1 2 3 Mildenstein, T. (2016). "Epomophorus angolensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T7901A22122903. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T7901A22122903.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- 1 2 Gray, J. E. (1870). Catalogue of monkeys, lemurs, and fruit-eating bats in the collection of the British Museum. Order of the Trustees. p. 125.
- ↑ "Epomophorus macrocephalus angolensis Gray, 1870". ITIS. US Federal Government. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
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