Lesser Dawn Bat

Eonycteris spelaea

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The cave nectar bat, dawn bat, common dawn bat, common nectar bat or lesser dawn bat is a species of megabat within the genus Eonycteris. The scientific name of the species was first published by Dobson in 1871.

Fun Fact

In addition to pollinating these plants, the cave nectar bat is an important pollinator for major crops, including up to 55 species of plants.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on and pollinates other commercially important crops such as banana (Musa spp.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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