dwarf little fruit bat

Rhinophylla pumilio

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The dwarf little fruit bat is a species of leaf-nosed bat from South America.

Fun Fact

Dwarf little fruit bats are exclusively herbivorous, eating a wide range of fruits, including Philodendron, matico, arum, and figs.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found, preferring primary forest below 1,400 m (4,600 ft), but are also sometimes found in more disturbed habitats, including plantations and pastures, and in open savannah.

Diet

Eat pollen from some plants.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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