Lesser naked bat
Scientific classification Edit this 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

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]

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

  1. 1 2 3 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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