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Silvered Bat (Glauconycteris argentata)

Silvered Bat

Glauconycteris argentata

About the Silvered Bat

The silvered bat (Glauconycteris argentata) is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist savanna.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Silvered Bat?

The scientific name of the Silvered Bat is Glauconycteris argentata.

How many Silvered Bat sightings have been recorded?

8 observations of the Silvered Bat have been recorded on iNaturalist.

8 observations on iNaturalist
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