Damara woolly bat

(Kerivoula argentata)

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Description

The Damara woolly bat (Kerivoula argentata) is a nocturnal insectivorous species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae found in Africa.This species typically has reddish brown fur on its back and white fur on its abdomen.Its natural habitat is moist savanna,although it has also been shown to inhabit woodlands and coastal forests.These bats typically weight about 10 g,and have a low aspect ratio,as well as low wing loading.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Mammalia
Order:Chiroptera
Family:Vespertilionidae
Genus:Kerivoula
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