Jamaican Fruit Bat

Artibeus jamaicensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The Jamaican, common, or Mexican fruit bat is a frugivorous bat species native to the Neotropics.

Fun Fact

Jamaican fruit bats create their own tents by chewing the midribs of large leaves until they fold into a sheltering canopy, providing rain protection and camouflage for their roosts.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests

Diet

Frugivore

Lifespan

7-10 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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