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Rousettinae
The Rousettinae are a subfamily of megabats. Taxa within this subfamily include: * Tribe Eonycterini **Genus '' Eonycteris'' *** Greater nectar bat, ''E. major'' *** Cave nectar bat, ''E. spelaea'' *** Philippine dawn bat, ''E. robusta'' *tribe Epomophorini **Genus ''Epomophorus'' *** Angolan epauletted fruit bat, ''E. angolensis'' *** Ansell's epauletted fruit bat, ''E. anselli'' *** Peters's epauletted fruit bat, ''E. crypturus'' *** Dobson's epauletted fruit bat, ''E. dobsonii'' *** Gambian epauletted fruit bat, ''E. gambianus'' *** Lesser Angolan epauletted fruit bat, ''E. grandis'' *** Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat, ''E. labiatus'' *** East African epauletted fruit bat, ''E. minimus'' *** Minor epauletted fruit bat, ''E. minor'' *** Wahlberg's epauletted fruit bat, ''E. wahlbergi'' **Genus ''Epomops'' *** Buettikofer's epauletted fruit bat, ''E. buettikoferi'' *** Franquet's epauletted fruit bat, ''E. franqueti'' ** Genus '' Hypsignathus'' *** Hammer-headed bat, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megabat
Megabats constitute the family Pteropodidae of the order Chiroptera (bats). They are also called fruit bats, Old World fruit bats, or—especially the genera ''Acerodon'' and ''Pteropus''—flying foxes. They are the only member of the superfamily Pteropodoidea, which is one of two superfamilies in the suborder Yinpterochiroptera. Internal divisions of Pteropodidae have varied since subfamilies were first proposed in 1917. From three subfamilies in the 1917 classification, six are now recognized, along with various tribes. As of 2018, 197 species of megabat had been described. The leading theory of the evolution of megabats has been determined primarily by genetic data, as the fossil record for this family is the most fragmented of all bats. They likely evolved in Australasia, with the common ancestor of all living pteropodids existing approximately 31 million years ago. Many of their lineages probably originated in Melanesia, then dispersed over time to mainland Asia, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hammer-headed Bat
The hammer-headed bat ('), also known as hammer-headed fruit bat and big-lipped bat, is a megabat widely distributed in West and Central Africa. It is the only member of the genus ''Hypsignathus'', which is part of the tribe Epomophorini along with four other genera. It is the largest bat in continental Africa, with wingspans approaching , and males almost twice as heavy as females. Males and females also greatly differ in appearance, making it the most sexually dimorphic bat species in the world. These differences include several adaptations that help males produce and amplify vocalizations: the males' larynges (vocal cords) are about three times as large as those of females, and they have large resonating chambers on their faces. Females appear more like a typical megabat, with foxlike faces. The hammer-headed bat is frugivorous, consuming a variety of fruits such as figs, bananas, and mangoes, though a few instances of carnivory have been noted. Females tend to travel a consis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ansell's Epauletted Fruit Bat
Ansell's epauletted fruit bat (''Epomophorus anselli'') is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. Taxonomy and etymology It was described as a new species in 2004. The holotype was collected in 1982 in Kasungu National Park, Malawi at above sea level. The eponym for the species name "''anselli''" is W. F. H. Ansell (d. 1996) "for his important contributions to the mammalogy of Malawi and other African countries." Description Its forearm length is approximately . Its snout is long and narrow. Very little is known about its reproduction, as only a few individuals have been documented. However, a female was collected in mid-May that was classified as "nearly adult." Range and status It has only been recorded in Malawi. Its range includes the miombo The Miombo woodland is a tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands biome (in the World Wide Fund for Nature scheme) located primarily in Central Africa. It includes four woodland savanna ecoregions (listed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subfamily
In biological classification, a subfamily (Latin: ', plural ') is an auxiliary (intermediate) taxonomic rank, next below family but more inclusive than genus. Standard nomenclature rules end subfamily botanical names with "-oideae", and zoological names with "-inae". See also * International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants * International Code of Zoological Nomenclature * Rank (botany) * Rank (zoology) In biological classification, taxonomic rank is the relative level of a group of organisms (a taxon) in an ancestral or hereditary hierarchy. A common system consists of species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, domain. While ... Sources {{biology-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azagnyi Fruit Bat
The Azagnyi fruit bat (''Megaloglossus azagnyi''), also called the western Woermann’s fruit bat, is a species of megabat found in Africa. Taxonomy and etymology It was described as a new species in 2012. Its description was the result of a taxonomic split of the Woermann's bat, which was previously the monotypic representative of the genus ''Megaloglossus''. Its species name "''azagnyi''" is derived from Azagny National Park in Ivory Coast. Azagny National Park is the type locality for the species. Description The Azagnyi fruit bat is a relatively small frugivorous bat species, weighing . Its forearm length is . Its fur is uniformly dark brown with ventral fur somewhat paler than dorsal fur. Males have a "collar" of creamy white fur across their necks. Overall, it is similar in appearance to Woermann's bat, though its skull dimensions are smaller. Range and status Its range includes several countries in West Africa, including Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veldkamp's Dwarf Epauletted Fruit Bat
Veldkamp's dwarf epauletted fruit bat (''Nanonycteris veldkampii'') is a species of bat in the family Pteropodidae. It is the only species within the genus ''Nanonycteris''. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist, mangrove and montane forests, and savanna A savanna or savannah is a mixed woodland-grassland (i.e. grassy woodland) ecosystem characterised by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does not close. The open canopy allows sufficient light to reach the ground to .... Ecology It seems to be relatively adaptable to cultivated areas, with animals recorded from tree plantations, botanic gardens, farm areas, and rural gardens. The species shows some migratory patterns with both sexes moving between forest and savanna habitats. The generation length is about 4.25 years. It is migratory, with both sexes m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peters's Dwarf Epauletted Fruit Bat
Peters's dwarf epauletted fruit bat (''Micropteropus pusillus'') is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist savanna. Description Peters's dwarf epauletted fruit bat is one of the two species contained within the genus ''Micropteropus''. In contrast to the other species in this genus, '' Micropteropus intermedius'', both sexes contain white tuffs at the proximal end of their ears. However, when adults are compared side by side, ''M. pusillus'' can be identified as the smaller of the two. ''M. pusillus'' display variance between their dorsal and ventr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayman's Dwarf Epauletted Fruit Bat
Hayman's dwarf epauletted fruit bat or Hayman's epauletted fruit bat (''Micropteropus intermedius'') is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and moist savanna A savanna or savannah is a mixed woodland-grassland (i.e. grassy woodland) ecosystem characterised by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does not close. The open canopy allows sufficient light to reach the ground to .... References Micropteropus Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Mammals described in 1963 Bats of Africa {{fruit-bat-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Micropteropus
''Micropteropus'' (dwarf epauletted bat) is a genus of bat in the family Pteropodidae. It contains the following species: * Hayman's dwarf epauletted fruit bat, ''Micropteropus intermedius'' * Peters's dwarf epauletted fruit bat Peters's dwarf epauletted fruit bat (''Micropteropus pusillus'') is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic R ..., ''Micropteropus pusillus'' References Bat genera Taxa named by Paul Matschie Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{fruit-bat-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franquet's Epauletted Fruit Bat
Franquet's epauletted fruit bat (''Epomops franqueti'') is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae, and is one of three different species of epauletted bats. Franquet's epauletted fruit bat has a range of habitats, varying from Subsaharan forest to equatorial tropics. Range and habitat Franquet's epauletted fruit bat ranges from Ivory Coast to South Sudan and south to Angola and Zambia. Specifically, it is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and possibly Zambia. Reports of this species from Equatorial Guinea appear to be erroneous. Its natural habitat are subtropical or tropical dry, moist lowland, and mangrove forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and dry savanna. Description The Franquet's epauletted fruit bat was first described by Robert F. Tomes in 1860 and classified as ''Epomophorus francqueti'' from a spec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buettikofer's Epauletted Fruit Bat
Buettikofer's epauletted fruit bat (''Epomops buettikoferi'') is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and savanna. Taxonomy and etymology It was species description, described as a new species in 1899 by German zoologist Paul Matschie. Matschie placed it in the genus Epomophorus, naming it ''Epomophorus büttikoferi''. The holotype was found in Schlieffelinsville, Liberia, along the Junk River. Matschie named the new species after Dr. Johann Büttikofer, who had conducted several scientific expeditions to Liberia. In 1965, Kuhn published that it was a subspecies of the Franquet's epauletted fruit bat (''Epomops franqueti''). This was refuted in 1975 by Bergmans, who reported that the Buettikofer's epauletted fruit bat differs significantly from Franquet's epauletted fruit bat in its morphology (biolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
