Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, including countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. They prefer lowland and hill forests with dense vegetation and access to fruit-bearing trees, often roosting in tree hollows or caves.
Diet
The Tailless fruit bat primarily feeds on fruits such as figs, bananas, and other soft fruits, as well as nectar and pollen from flowers. They are nocturnal foragers, using echolocation to locate food sources, and play a role in seed dispersal in their ecosystems.
Behavior
These bats are social creatures that form colonies of up to several dozen individuals in tree hollows or caves. They are nocturnal, emerging at dusk to feed and travel in groups, and exhibit grooming behaviors to maintain hygiene, though they are not highly territorial.
Conservation Status
The IUCN lists the Tailless fruit bat as Least Concern, with a stable population trend, though habitat destruction from deforestation poses a potential threat.