Fringed fruit-eating bat


The fringed fruit-eating bat, is a species of bat native to South America.

Distribution and habitat

It is found in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
Fringed fruit-eating bats inhabit regions with tropical climates and thrive in areas with little rainfall and sunny days. This species is dependent on abiotic factors in the wild.

Behaviour and ecology

Breeding

Their reproduction process is dependent on both the time of day and climatic factors. The process begins in warmer seasons with longer hours of daylight.

Feeding

For scavenging, they mainly feed on fruits and seeds, but predominately eat ficus and leafy bushes.

Threats

While not currently threatened with extinction, changes to the forests and forest community may lead to a steadily decline in the bat population.