Schwartz's Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus schwartzi

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

Artibeus schwartzi, or Schwartz's fruit-eating bat, is a species of bat found in the Lesser Antilles. It was previously considered a subspecies of the Jamaican fruit bat,. It has been hypothesized that it arose from hybridization of three Artibeus species: A. jamaicensis, A. planirostris, and an unknown third species.

Fun Fact

It has been documented at elevations up to 120 m (390 ft) above sea level.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean Sea.

Diet

Eating bat, is a species of bat found in the Lesser Antilles.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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