red fig-eating bat
Stenoderma rufum
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae
About
The red fruit bat or red fig-eating bat is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae, in the monotypic genus Stenoderma. It is found in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Fun Fact
Red fruit bats can range from tan to dark brown in color and their wings can be dark brown to black with red or pinked colored arms and figures.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the Luquillo National Forest.
Diet
Feed on fruit like Cecropia schrebriana, Manilkara bidentata, and Prestoea montana.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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