Lesser naked bat

The lesser naked bat (Cheiromeles parvidens) is a species of bat in the family Molossidae, the free-tailed bats. It is native to Indonesia and the Philippines.[1]

Lesser naked bat

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Molossidae
Genus: Cheiromeles
Species:
C. parvidens
Binomial name
Cheiromeles parvidens
Miller & Hollister, 1921

This is a little-known species and its population status is unclear. It is known to roost in hollow trees and it feeds on insects.[1]

References

  1. Alviola, P.A.; Duya, M.R.; Alvarez, J.; Fidelino, J.; Gatan-Balbas, M.; Pedregosa, M.; Veluz, M.J.; Jakosalem, P.G.; Tanalgo, K. (2019). "Cheiromeles parvidens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T4600A22034921.


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