Intermediate Slit-Faced Bat - Nycteris intermedia
( Aellen, 1959 )

 

 

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Subspecies: Unknown
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CITES Status: NOT LISTED
IUCN Status: Least Concern
U.S. ESA Status: NOT LISTED

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Life Span: in Captivity

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Habitat:
This species is generally associated with lowland tropical moist forest, occurring marginally in gallery forest and moist savanna habitats. It roosts in hollow trees. It is not known if the species can persist in modified habitats.

Range:
This species is broadly distributed in sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Liberia in the west, to western Tanzania in the east, with records as far south as northeastern Angola. The species appears to be known from around 27 localities. It is typically a lowland species.

Conservation:
There do not appear to be any direct conservation measures in place, however, the species has been recorded from some protected areas (e.g.. Comoe National Park and Tai National Park both in Côte d'Ivoire). Further research is needed into the distribution, natural history and threats to this species.

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