The lesser tube-nosed bat (Nyctimene minutus ) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is native to two of the Maluku Islands (Spice Islands) in northern Indonesia.
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starts withThe lesser tube-nosed bat has a forearm length of approximately 51 mm (2.0 in).
The bat is endemic to the mountainous forests of Buru and Seram Islands, in Maluku Province. It is not found on nearby Ambon Island. It has been documented at a range of elevations from 700–900 m (2,300–3,000 ft) above sea level. Its habitat is mid-montane forests.
As of 2008, it is evaluated as a vulnerable species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this designation because it has a small area of occupancy, at less than 2,000 km2 (770 sq mi). Additionally, it has experienced severe habitat fragmentation, and its habitat is continuously declining in both quality and extent. Its population is likely decreasing.
