Lesser naked 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.^[1]

Lesser naked bat
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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

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. 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.