Fringed fruit-eating bat
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Artibeus fimbriatus

The fringed fruit-eating bat (Artibeus fimbriatus ), is a species of bat native to South America.

Distribution

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It is found in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.

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Fringed fruit-eating bats inhabit regions with tropical climates and thrive in areas with little rainfall and sunny days. This species is dependent on abiotic factors in the wild.

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Fringed fruit-eating bat habitat map

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Fringed fruit-eating bat
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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Diet and Nutrition

For scavenging, they mainly feed on fruits and seeds, but predominantly eat ficus and leafy bushes.

Mating Habits

Their reproduction process is dependent on both the time of day and climatic factors. The process begins in warmer seasons with longer hours of daylight.

Population

Population threats

While not currently threatened with extinction, changes to the forests and forest community may lead to a steadily decline in the bat population.

References

1. Fringed fruit-eating bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fringed_fruit-eating_bat
2. Fringed fruit-eating bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/2126/21999829

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