Antillean fruit-eating bat
A species of Fruit-eating bat Scientific name : Brachyphylla cavernarum Genus : Fruit-eating bat
Antillean fruit-eating bat, A species of Fruit-eating bat
Scientific name: Brachyphylla cavernarum
Genus: Fruit-eating bat
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Description
The Antillean fruit-eating bat has white to yellow-white hair at the base with darker coloration in the dorsum. Mature individuals measure from 65 to 118 mm (2.5 to 4.6 in) with a forearm length ranges of 51 to 69 mm (2.0 to 2.8 in) in length. The average weight is 45 g (1.6 oz). 
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Antillean fruit-eating bat is largely frugivorous, feeding predominantly on ripe fruit, especially berries and figs. Its diet also includes leaves, flowers, and small insects, adding to its essential nutrition.
Appearance
Antillean fruit-eating bat is a medium-sized bat with a robust body and soft, thick fur. Characteristically brown in color, its fur may be slightly lighter on the underside. Certain individuals sport a unique yellowish nose. Males and females appear similar, but males are oftentimes larger. Antillean fruit-eating bat's defining features, like its broad, round-shaped wings and short tail, make it distinctly adapted to its cave-dwelling lifestyle.
Behavior
Antillean fruit-eating bat features exceptional social behavior, forming large colonies in caves and roosting together. Featuring a nocturnal lifestyle, it embarks on extended foraging flights during the night, feeding predominantly on fruit. Not observed to be territorial, it observes high tolerance towards conspecifics, benefiting its communal lifestyle.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Leaf-nosed bat Genus
Fruit-eating bat Species
Antillean fruit-eating bat 
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