Scotophilus
| Scotophilus | |
|---|---|
| An unidentified Scotophilus, possibly Scotophilus dinganii | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Subfamily: | Vespertilioninae |
| Tribe: | Scotophilini Hill and Harrison, 1987 |
| Genus: | Scotophilus Leach, 1821 |
| Type species | |
| Scotophilus kuhlii Leach, 1821 | |
| Species | |
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Scotophilus is a genus of vespertilionid bats commonly called yellow bats. They are found in southern Asia and Africa. They are the only members of the tribe Scotophilini.