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Horn-skinned Bat

Horn-skinned Bat

Mauritania, Sudan, Mali
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Grassland, Desert

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
strict nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

“ Wad Mariun [= Wad Madani] about 12 miles [= 19 km] from Khartoum on White Nile, ” Sudan.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Horn-skinned Bat is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to grassland, desert, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a strict nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Horn-skinned Bat.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMauritania, Sudan, Mali
Habitat RangeGrassland, Desert
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificEptesicus floweri
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyVespertilionidae