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Bat-eared fox
(no subspecific status)
Otocyon megalotis
(DESMAREST, 1822)


Photo by: F. Spangenberg (Nominatform)
      
Additional images here: www.biolib.cz

Number of Subspecies:02
Subspecies:01. Otocyon megalotis megalotis - S Africa
02. O.m. virgatus - E Africa

Wilson, Don E. / Mittermeier, Russell A. HANDBOOK OF THE MAMMALS OF THE WORLD; Vol. 1 - Carnivores, 2009
Information Source for Taxonomy:Wilson, Don E./Reeder DeeAnn (2005): Mammal species of the world: a taxonomic and geographic reference, Vol. 1
 
Range:S and E Africa
Habitat:Short-grass plains, open scrub vegetation, open grassland, woodland boundaries
Head-Torso-Length:46 - 61 cm
Tail length:23 - 34 cm
Weight:3 - 5,4 kg
Food:Insectivorous, mostly termites
IUCN status:LC (Least Concern)
 


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  United States of America (20 Holding(s)):
Holding(s): 20