Kingdom Animalia Order Chiroptera Genus Cheiromeles Higher classification Cheiromeles | Phylum Chordata Family Molossidae Scientific name Cheiromeles parvidens Rank Species | |
Similar Cheiromeles, Bat, Mammal, Free‑tailed bat, Hairless bat | ||
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.
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.
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