Angolan long-eared bat
| Angolan long-eared bat | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Laephotis |
| Species: | L. angolensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Laephotis angolensis Monard, 1935
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The Angolan long-eared bat (Laephotis angolensis) is a species of vesper bat in the Vespertilionidae family. It can be found in moist savanna in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Taxonomy and etymology
[edit | edit source]It was described as a new species in 1935 by Albert Monard. In papers published in 1953 and 1971, the Angolan long-eared bat was treated as a subspecies of De Winton's long-eared bat. However, it is generally treated as a full species at present.[2] It has been suggested that it may be synonymous with Botswanan long-eared bat.[1][2] Its species name "angolensis" is Latin for "Angolan," likely in reference to the fact that the holotype was encountered near Dala, Angola.[2]
Description
[edit | edit source]Its dental formula is 2.1.1.33.1.2.3 for a total of 32 teeth. The fur of its back is yellowish- or reddish-brown. Ventral fur is pale gray or cream in color.[2]
Range and habitat
[edit | edit source]It has only been documented in the Central Zambezian miombo woodlands.[2] Its range includes Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1]
Conservation
[edit | edit source]It is considered a locally rare species.[2] As of 2008, it is assessed as a data deficient species by the IUCN.[1]
References
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