Banana Bat

Musonycteris harrisoni

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The banana bat is an endangered species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is also commonly known as the trumpet-nosed bat or the Colima long-nosed bat.

Fun Fact

This bat is one of the phyllostomid bats with the smallest range, covering only approximately 20,000 km2.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Diet

Diet of the banana bat consists of Cleome, Pseudobombax, Crataeva, Agave, Helicteres, and Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum - however they have been seen visiting other types of plants as well.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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