The Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat is a small bat with a wingspan of about 20 cm and a distinctive rounded face. This species is known for its diet primarily consisting of fruit, which it helps to disperse in its habitat.
Habitat
Found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Diet
Primarily frugivorous, feeding on various fruits.
How common
Uncommon
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