Scientific Name
Carollia perspicillata
Carollia perspicillata
Range
This species occurs in Oaxaca, Veracruz and the Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico) to Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and the Guianas.
This species occurs in Oaxaca, Veracruz and the Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico) to Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and the Guianas.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Frugivorous
The Seba’s short-tailed bat is a frugivore (species whose primary diet is fruits). They may consume up to 40 different species of fruits. They are also considered generalists in their dietary habits, consuming pollen, insects and nectar along with fruits. This generalist behavior indicates they will adapt during low fruit availability and compete with other frugivores in their ranges.
Pollinators
These bats play a pivotal role in biodiversity. They consume a wide variety of fruits and disperse thousands of seeds per night through their feces. Since they also may consume nectar during low fruit cycles, they are also known to assist in plant pollination.