Thomas's Fruit-eating Bat
Dermanura watsoni
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae
About
Thomas's fruit-eating bat, sometimes also popularly called Watson's fruit-eating bat, is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found from southern Mexico, through Central America to Colombia. Its South American range is to the west of the Andes. The species name is in honor of H. J. Watson, a plantation owner in western Panama who used to send specimens to the British Natural History Museum, where Oldfield Thomas would often describe them.
Fun Fact
It is found from southern Mexico, through Central America to Colombia.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eating bat (Dermanura watsoni), sometimes also popularly called Watson's fruit-eating bat, is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance