Hammer-headed fruit bat

Hammer-headed fruit bat

Order : Chiroptera
Family : Pteropodidae
Subfamily : Pteropodinae
Genus : Hypsignathus

Facts about the genus Hypsignathus, the hammer-headed fruit bat

Hypsignathus monstrosus This single species, otherwise called the hammer-headed fruit bat, is known for its large sexual dimorphism characterised by the large size differences, hammer shaped head, large convoluted lips and the well-developed voice organs (Full text)

The Hammer-headed Fruit Bat is endemic to Kakamega Forest, and is the largest bat on the African continent with a wing span of almost one meter and a huge head. (Full text)

Hypsignathus is common and widespread through Africa and well studied anatomically, but little is known of its lifestyle. (Full text)

The Yellow Epauletted Bat and the Hammer-headed Fruit Bat are just two of many bat fig lovers. (Full text)

Several animals, such as the bush-tailed porcupine, giant water shrew and hammer-headed fruit bat, are found nowhere else in the country. (Full text)

In Kenya, the Hammer-headed Fruit Bat is endemic to Kakamega Forest. (Full text)

The Hammer-Headed Fruit Bat is one of Africa's largest bats with a wingspan of up to one metre. (Full text)