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Short-tailed fruit bat

Common Name Short-tailed fruit bat

Scientific Name genus Carollia

Species Mammals

Family/Group Bats

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Description

The species can only be determined by inspecting their fur very closely. The various Carollia species are very common, especially in disturbed areas. They eat fruits from the genus Piper (pepper plants) which grow abundantly in disturbed areas.

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