Leach's Single Leaf Bat
Monophyllus redmani
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae
About
Leach's single leaf bat, also known as Greater Antillean long-tongued bat, is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in the southern Bahamas and in all the Greater Antilles. It forms large colonies, with up to a few hundred thousand individuals, and feeds on a relatively wide variety of food items including pollen, nectar, fruit and insects.
Fun Fact
Leach's single leaf bat is the largest bat in the genus Monophyllus, with a total length of 73–80 mm.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Distributed throughout the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, aggregating in large numbers in caves for roosting.
Diet
Diet of Leach's single leaf bat consists of nectar, fruit and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance