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Thomas's Fruit-eating Bat

Thomas's Fruit-eating Bat

Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Wetland, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
strict nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Food and Feeding. Thomas’s Fruit-eating Bat is mainly frugivorous and includes fruits of Ficus spp. (Moraceae), Cecropia spp. (Urticaceae), and Piper spp. (Piperaceae) in its diet.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Thomas's Fruit-eating Bat is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, wetland, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a strict nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Thomas's Fruit-eating Bat.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeCosta Rica, Mexico, Panama
Habitat RangeForest, Wetland, Mountain
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificArtibeus watsoni
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyPhyllostomidae
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