Angolan Epauletted Fruit Bat

The Angolan epauletted fruit bat (Epomophorus angolensis) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Angola and Namibia. Its natural habitat is savanna. == Taxonomy and etymology == It was described as a new species in 1870 by British zoologist John Edward Gray. Gray described it as a "variety" of Epomophorus macrocephalus, which has since been synonymized with the Angolan epauletted fruit bat. Its species name "angolensis" is Latin for "Angolan." == Range and status == It is found only in Angola and Namibia. It is generally found in low-lying areas, though its range may include some montane habitats as well. As of 2016, it was evaluated as a near-threatened species by the IUCN.