Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
Habitat
This species primarily inhabits tropical rainforests and secondary forests in Borneo, including lowland areas and hills up to about 1,000 meters elevation. It prefers dense vegetation for roosting and foraging, often near fruiting trees and water sources.
Diet
The Borneo fruit bat mainly feeds on fruits such as figs and other soft fruits, as well as nectar from flowers. It forages at night, using its keen sense of smell to locate food, and plays a role in seed dispersal for forest regeneration.
Behavior
Borneo fruit bats are nocturnal, emerging at dusk to forage in groups, and they roost in tree hollows or foliage during the day. They exhibit social behavior, often forming colonies of up to several dozen individuals, and are generally not territorial but may defend feeding areas. These bats are agile flyers, maneuvering through dense forest canopies to find food.
Conservation Status
The IUCN status is Least Concern, though populations may be declining due to habitat loss from deforestation and agriculture. Major threats include fragmentation of rainforest habitats and potential disturbance from human activities.