Lesser naked bat
| Lesser naked bat | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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.