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
Botanical 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. 
Life Expectancy
6-10 years
Habitat
This species lives in savanna habitat, and it can be found near human habitation, where it roosts in houses. It may roost singly or in small colonies.
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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.
Distribution Area
The African yellow bat is native to Sub-Saharan Africa, where it occurs from Senegal and Gambia east to Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia south to South Africa, where they reach the Eastern Cape.
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