Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat

D. phaeotis are identified by their uniform dark brown, or pale grayish brown fur that reaches to the base of the forearms. The fur is soft and moderately thick. Pygmy fruit-eating bats have moderately sized ears that are round, brown, and usually have a white edge. They are very small mammals and they have a small body size of about 51–60 millimetres (2.0–2.4 in) and a weight between 8 and 15 grams (0.28 and 0.53 oz). The reproductive pattern of D. phaeotis is characterized as seasonal. They are known to have a gestation period of 112–120 days that can be stretched longer due to dormancy.

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Dermanura phaeotis is a species of bat that is native to tropical deciduous forest in Central America. They are flying mammals that are primarily frugivorous as their common name implies, however they will also eat pollen and insects. Populations of fruit bats are low in density but they are widespread in their regions and evenly dispersed. They are nocturnal and modify leaves to form roosts for the daytime, making 'tents' to take refuge beneath.