Andersen's fruit-eating bat (Dermanura anderseni ) is a bat species from South America. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Peru.
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starts withIt is a relatively small species of bat, with a forearm length of 34–36 mm (1.3–1.4 in).Its fur is dark brown on both its dorsal and ventral sides.Individuals weigh 8–12 g (0.28–0.42 oz).Its dental formula is 2.1.2.22.1.2.2 for a total of 28 teeth.It has indistinct facial stripes.
It is one of relatively few species of bats that constructs "tents" out of leaves for roosting.It is likely frugivorous.
As of 2016, it is evaluated as least concern by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this assessment because it has a large geographic range, it can persist in a variety of habitats, and it is not likely to be in rapid population decline.
