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Hairy Slit-faced Bat

Hairy Slit-faced Bat

South Africa, Mauritania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Desert, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
mosquitoes, midges, and small flying bugs

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

<div><p>Nycteris hispida (Schreber, 1775)</p> <p>This species was previously recorded from Zouguépo, Guinean Nimba (Aellen, 1963). During this survey, it was recorded sparsely in open savanna on the Liberian side of the mountain. This species was easily identifiable by its trifid upper incisors and short ears (21 mm in DM 12611).</p></div>
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Hairy Slit-faced 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 forest, grassland, desert, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of mosquitoes, midges, and small flying bugs. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal and crepuscular 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 Hairy Slit-faced Bat.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeSouth Africa, Mauritania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Desert, Mountain
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificNycteris hispida
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyNycteridae