Yellow-bellied house bat -- yellow house bat
A species of Yellow house bats Scientific name : Scotophilus dinganii Genus : Yellow house bats
Yellow-bellied house bat -- yellow house bat, A species of Yellow house bats
Scientific name: Scotophilus dinganii
Genus: Yellow house bats
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Description
The African yellow bat is a medium sized, rather attractive bat with a dog-like snout. It is light brown above with a yellow belly, its eyes are clearly visible and its snout is short and broad. The wings vary in colour and may be olive, grey or red while the interfemoral membrane is brown and translucent. The total body length averages 130 mm, the forearm length is 50–58 mm and its average weight is 23g. 
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Yellow-bellied house bat -- yellow house bat primarily sustains itself on a diet of insects. Due to its nocturnal nature, it actively hunts for small moths, beetles, and other night-active insects during dark hours.
Appearance
Yellow-bellied house bat -- yellow house bat is a medium-sized bat with sleek, dark fur primarily on its back, fading to a lighter hue on the undersides. It exhibits a streamlined body shape for efficient flight, with large, strong wings. Other distinctive features include its small, pointed ears and a short snout. There are no identifiable differences in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Yellow-bellied house bat -- yellow house bat is a nocturnal species, spending its day in hollow trees or buildings and foraging for insects at night. Though it's generally solitary, it occasionally forms small groups. Its unique echolocation system allows it to navigate and find food efficiently in the dark. The species has no specific territorial behaviors, cohabiting spaces with others of its kind.
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