Green house bat -- lesser yellow house bat
A species of Yellow house bats, Also known as Greenish house bat Scientific name : Scotophilus viridis Genus : Yellow house bats
Green house bat -- lesser yellow house bat, A species of Yellow house bats
Also known as:
Greenish house bat
Botanical name: Scotophilus viridis
Genus: Yellow house bats
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Description
Scotophilus viridis is a mammal from the smooth nose family (Vespertilionidae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published by Peters in 1852.
Life Expectancy
6-10 years
Habitat
Green house bat -- lesser yellow house bat inhabits the savannah woodland ecotone and secondary forests of Sub-Saharan Africa. These habitats offer relatively hot climates, diverse vegetation of grasslands interspersed with individual trees or shrubs, and a complex, robust ecosystem.
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Behavior
Green house bat -- lesser yellow house bat engages in solitary, nocturnal activities, predominantly foraging for food supplies mainly consisting of insects. Notably unique, this species uses echolocation for navigation and hunting, reflecting its adaptive trait for survival in its natural habitat.