Lesser naked bat
The lesser naked bat (Cheiromeles parvidens) is a species of bat in the family Molossidae, the free-tailed bats. It is native to Indonesia and the Philippines.[1]
| Lesser naked bat | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Molossidae |
| Genus: | Cheiromeles |
| Species: | C. parvidens |
| Binomial name | |
| Cheiromeles parvidens Miller & Hollister, 1921 | |
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This is a little-known species and its population status is unclear. It is known to roost in hollow trees and it feeds on insects.[1]
References
- Alviola, P.A.; Duya, M.R.; Alvarez, J.; Fidelino, J.; Gatan-Balbas, M.; Pedregosa, M.; Veluz, M.J.; Jakosalem, P.G.; Tanalgo, K. (2019). "Cheiromeles parvidens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T4600A22034921. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T4600A22034921.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
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