Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat

Dermanura phaeotis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The pygmy fruit-eating bat is a bat of the family Phyllostomidae. The specific name phaeotis is of Greek derivation, coming from the word phaios meaning dusky, referring to their dusky gray coloration.

Fun Fact

The specific name phaeotis is of Greek derivation, coming from the word phaios meaning dusky, referring to their dusky gray coloration.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to tropical deciduous forest in Central America.

Diet

Eat pollen and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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