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Lesser naked bat
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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]
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Lesser naked bat | |
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Scientific 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 | |
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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]