Species MammalsAztec Fruit-eating Bat

Aztec Fruit-eating Bat

Dermanura azteca

UncommonMammal
Illustration of Aztec Fruit-eating Bat (Dermanura azteca)

This bat has a distinctive face with large eyes and a short snout, and it primarily feeds on fruits. A memorable fact is that it plays a crucial role in seed dispersal for many tropical plants.

Habitat
Tropical forests and woodlands
Diet
Fruits and nectar
How common
Uncommon

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