Jamaican fig-eating bat

Ariteus flavescens

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The Jamaican fig-eating bat is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is the only living species in the genus Ariteus. The scientific name translates as "yellowish and warlike". There are no recognised subspecies.

Fun Fact

They have a large and prominent nose-leaf, with a unique twisting shape that allows them to be distinguished from all other species of bat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the island of Jamaica where they inhabit primary and secondary forest throughout the island, as well as banana and coconut plantations and agricultural land.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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