Also called the Shor t-nosed
or Common Fruit Bat, this species is common to abundant throughout most
of its range. It occurs in a range of habitats from lowland primary and
secondary forests to mangroves, cultivated areas, and parks and gardens.
By day it roosts under shaded trees, sometimes underneath the
protective cover of epiphytic ferns, or near the entrance of caves. It
can be identified by the pale edges of the ears and the whitish wing
bones. It feeds on small fruits, figs and nectar.
The species ranges from Sri Lanka, through Burma, Thailand and
Indochina to Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia. |
