Kingdom Animalia Order Chiroptera Genus Epomophorus Higher classification Epomophorus | Phylum Chordata Family Pteropodidae Scientific name Epomophorus minimus Rank Species | |
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Similar Hayman's dwarf epaulette, Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat, Angolan epauletted fruit bat, Solomon's naked‑backed fruit bat, Woodford's fruit bat | ||
The East African epauletted fruit bat (Epomophorus minimus) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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