Fringed Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus fimbriatus
Silhouette: Jorge D. Carballo-Morales, based on a photo by Mario Barroso · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyPhyllostomidae (New World Leaf-nosed Bats)
- GenusArtibeus (Neotropical Fruit Bats)
- SpeciesArtibeus fimbriatus (Fringed Fruit-eating Bat)
About the Fringed Fruit-eating Bat
The fringed fruit-eating bat (Artibeus fimbriatus), is a species of bat native to South America. 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.
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.
While not currently threatened with extinction, changes to the forests and forest community may lead to a steadily decline in the bat population. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fringed Fruit-eating Bat in Tijuca National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.