Dark fruit-eating bat

Artibeus obscurus is a species of bat in the family of leaf lobes ( Phyllostomidae ), which is native to South America.

Description

Artibeus obscurus is similar ( Artibeus jamaicensis ) in their size and appearance of the Jamaican fruit bat, but does not occur in the same area. The average weight of 35 g, the total length of 80 mm. Females are slightly larger than males (sexual dimorphism ). Artibeus obscurus is darker and has longer fur than Artibeus jamaicensis, the fur color varies from black - brown to dark brown, with a lighter belly region. The nose blade is long and wide, the forearms are hairy, facial stripes are weak or non-existent.

Way of life

Artibeus obscurus occurs in a variety of habitats, from the rain forest of the Amazon Basin to the savannah in the east of Bolivia, as well as in gardens and plantations. Daytime sleep the animals individually or in small groups under the leaves, which are not modified in contrast to other types of fruit Actual vampires. Artibeus obscurus is a fruit eater. Pregnant and lactating females visit the Amazon Basin mineral often leaks, probably about the absorption of minerals buffer the harmful phytochemicals. Mating takes place from September to November. Pregnant and lactating females were captured in different regions at different times, so no precise statement about the gestation period can be made.

Distribution and habitat

Artibeus obscurus is in the Amazon Basin, as well as in bordering habitats of Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia to the south of Brazil. Your stock is classified by the IUCN due to the widespread than safely.

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