The fringed fruit-eating bat (''Artibeus fimbriatus''), is a species of

bat Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera.''cheir'', "hand" and πτερόν''pteron'', "wing". With their forelimbs adapted as wings, they are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight. Bats are more agile in flight than most bi ...

native to South America.

Distribution and habitat

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. It is found in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.

Behaviour and ecology

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. For scavenging, they mainly feed on fruits and seeds, but predominantly 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.

References

Artibeus Bats of South America Bats of Brazil Mammals of Argentina Mammals of Paraguay Mammals described in 1938 Taxa named by John Edward Gray {{leafnosed-bat-stub