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Lesser naked-backed fruit bat

Dobsonia minor

MammalAccording to the IUCN R…

Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammal

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland and hill forests, including tropical rainforests and secondary growth, primarily in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. They are often found near rivers or in areas with abundant fruit trees, and can adapt to human-modified environments like gardens.

Diet

The Lesser naked-backed fruit bat primarily feeds on fruits such as figs, as well as flowers and nectar. They forage nocturnally, using echolocation to locate food, and play a key role in seed dispersal by consuming and excreting seeds.

Behavior

These bats are social, roosting in small colonies during the day in caves or tree hollows. They are nocturnal, emerging at dusk to fly and feed, and exhibit agile, maneuverable flight patterns. They are generally not territorial but may compete for roosting sites.

Conservation Status

According to the IUCN Red List, the Lesser naked-backed fruit bat is classified as Least Concern with a stable population trend, though habitat loss from deforestation poses a potential threat.