African Yellow Bat

The African yellow bat (Scotophilus dinganii) is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae, the vesper bats. Other common names include African yellow house bat, yellow-bellied house bat, and Dingan's Bat. It is one of fifteen species in the genus Scotophilus. == 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 (5.1 in), the forearm length is 50–58 mm (2.0–2.3 in) and its average weight is 23 g (0.81 oz). == Distribution == 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. == 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. == Habits == African yellow bats mate in…