The Great Fruit-eating Bat is a large bat with a wingspan of up to 40 cm and a distinctive fruit-based diet. A memorable fact is that they play a crucial role in seed dispersal in their ecosystems.
Habitat
Found in tropical forests and areas with abundant fruiting trees.
Diet
Frugivorous, primarily consuming fruits.
How common
Uncommon
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