Lesser short-nosed fruit bat
A species of Short-nosed fruit bats, Also known as Common short-nosed fruit bat Scientific name : Cynopterus brachyotis Genus : Short-nosed fruit bats
Lesser short-nosed fruit bat, A species of Short-nosed fruit bats
Also known as:
Common short-nosed fruit bat
Scientific name: Cynopterus brachyotis
Genus: Short-nosed fruit bats
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Description
Lesser short-nosed fruit bats are generally brown to yellowish brown with a brighter collar. Adult males have dark orange collars whereas adult females have yellowish collars. An indistinct collar is observed in some immature bats. The edges of the ears and the wing bones are usually white. Individuals have two pairs of lower incisors, a fox-like face and large dark eyes. The head and body length is 7–8 cm (2.8–3.1 in), the forearm length is 6–7 cm (2.4–2.8 in), tail length is 0.8–1.0 cm (0.31–0.39 in), and ear length is 1.4–1.6 cm (0.55–0.63 in). There are nine subspecies of lesser short-nosed fruit bat. Corbet and Hill listed 19 alternate names of C. brachyotis, which include: Pachysoma brachyotis, P. duvaucelii, P. brevicaudatum, P. luzoniense, C. grandidieri, C. marginatus var. scherzeri, C. marginatus var. ceylonensis, C. marginatus var. philippensis, C. marginatus var. cuminggii, C. marginatus var. andamanensis, C. brachyoma, C. montanoi, C. minutus, C. minor, C. babi, C. archipelagus and C. nusatenggara. Kitchener and Maharadatunkamsi considered luzoniensis and minutus as separate species while Hill and Thonglongya transferred angulatus to C. sphinx. The lifespan of the lesser short-nosed fruit bat is approximately 20 to 30 years. 
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Lesser short-nosed fruit bat primarily feeds on fruits, with a penchant for figs, mangoes and guavas. It also shows a partiality for nectar and pollen, and occasionally indulges in insects and small vertebrates.
Appearance
Lesser short-nosed fruit bat is a medium-sized bat with a robust body, enveloped in dense, thick fur. Its fur color varies from dark brown to dusty grey. This species has a notably broad and rounded wingspan, and powerful hind limbs with oppositional thumbs. It displays a considerable snout and a short, smooth tail. There are no significant appearance differences between ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Lesser short-nosed fruit bat exhibits unusual roosting behaviors, opting for individual leaves rather than caves or trees. With an omnivorous diet, it forages at night for fruits and insects. Notably, it practices resource defense polygyny, where males defend small territories to attract females. While largely solitary, it shows occasional social behavior, especially during reproductive periods.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Megabats Genus
Short-nosed fruit bats Species
Lesser short-nosed fruit bat 
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