Brown Flower Bat (Erophylla bombifrons) — Least Concern Mammalia

Brown Flower Bat

Erophylla bombifrons

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The brown flower bat is a species of bat from the family Phyllostomidae native to the island of Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico.

Fun Fact

In some cases, the brown flower bat is recognized as part of the buffy flower bat, and there are two recognized subspecies: Erophylla bombifrons bombifrons and E.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the island of Hispaniola (in Haiti and the Dominican Republic), and Puerto Rico.

Diet

Feeds on the fruit of the Jamaican cherry, elderberry, and turkey berry, while visiting the banana flower, guava, and wild tamarind for nectar.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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