Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical forests, including primary and secondary lowland forests, primarily in the Philippines. It prefers areas with abundant fruit trees and is often found at elevations up to 1,000 meters.
Diet
The white-collared fruit bat primarily feeds on fruits such as figs and other soft fruits, which it locates using its keen sense of smell and sight. It is nocturnal, foraging at night in small groups, and may also consume nectar and occasional insects.
Behavior
This bat is nocturnal, roosting in trees or caves during the day in small groups of up to 10 individuals. It exhibits territorial behavior around feeding areas and is generally social within its colonies, though it avoids large gatherings. Flight patterns are agile and direct, aiding in evading predators.
Conservation Status
The IUCN Red List classifies Megaerops wetmorei as Data Deficient due to limited data on population size and trends; habitat loss from deforestation is a potential threat.