Buettikofer's epauletted fruit bat — mammal wildlife photo, Epomops buettikoferi

Buettikofer's epauletted fruit bat

Epomops buettikoferi

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Quick Facts

Type
Mammal
Size
varies by species
Weight
varies by species
Habitat
forests, grasslands, mountains, or open country
Diet
plant, insect, or animal food depending on species
Active Time
dawn, dusk, day, or night
Lifespan
varies by species
Field Notes
  • Its scientific name is Epomops buettikoferi.
  • The common name highlights buettikofer cues used for the visual profile.
  • It is grouped as a mammal in this dataset.

About the Buettikofer's epauletted fruit bat

Buettikofer's epauletted fruit bat (Epomops buettikoferi) is a mammal represented with a buettikofer-marked build, buettikofer natural coloring, and fur. Its common name and taxonomic group point toward forests, grasslands, mountains, or open country, with a profile shaped around plant, insect, or animal food depending on species and dawn, dusk, day, or night activity. The entry keeps the animal recognizable for mixing by emphasizing visible body structure, surface texture, color cues, and one distinctive feature rather than broad placeholder traits.