Horsfield’s Fruit Bat (Cynopterus horsfieldii) — Least Concern Mammalia

Horsfield’s Fruit Bat

Cynopterus horsfieldii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

Horsfield's fruit bat is a species of megabat native to South East Asia. It is named for Thomas Horsfield, an American naturalist who presented the type specimen to the British Museum.

Fun Fact

It is named for Thomas Horsfield, an American naturalist who presented the type specimen to the British Museum.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat the fruit of strangler figs, Elaeocarpus, and Payena, and the flowers of bitter beans.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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