Watercolor illustration of Great Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus lituratus)

Great Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus lituratus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Großer Fruchtvampir

Similar Species in Artibeus

Bogota Fruit-eating Bat
Bogota Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus bogotensis
Least Concern
Hairy Fruit-eating Bat
Hairy Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus hirsutus
Least Concern
Jamaican fruit bat
Jamaican fruit bat
Artibeus jamaicensis
Least Concern
Large Fruit-eating Bat
Large Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus amplus
Least Concern
Brown Fruit-eating Bat
Brown Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus concolor
Least Concern
Dwarf Fruit-eating Bat
Dwarf Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus gnomus
Least Concern
Little Fruit-eating Bat
Little Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus ravus
Least Concern
Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus anderseni
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Fruit-eating Bat?
The scientific name of Great Fruit-eating Bat is Artibeus lituratus. It belongs to the genus Artibeus.
What is the conservation status of Great Fruit-eating Bat?
Great Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus lituratus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Great Fruit-eating Bat live?
Great Fruit-eating Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
What family does Great Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Great Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus lituratus) belongs to the genus Artibeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.
Is Great Fruit-eating Bat endangered?
No, Great Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus lituratus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Great Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Great Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus lituratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Great Fruit-eating Bat?
The closest relatives of Great Fruit-eating Bat in the genus Artibeus include Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat, Bogota Fruit-eating Bat, Hairy Fruit-eating Bat, Jamaican fruit bat, Large Fruit-eating Bat.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Artibeus — 19 Species

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Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus anderseni
LC 🐾
Bogota Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus bogotensis
LC 🐾
Hairy Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus hirsutus
LC 🐾
Jamaican fruit bat
Artibeus jamaicensis
LC 🐾
Large Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus amplus
LC 🐾
Brown Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus concolor
LC
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Great Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus lituratus
LC
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Dwarf Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus gnomus
LC 🐾
Little Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus ravus
LC 🐾
Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus aequatorialis
LC 🐾
Fringed Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus fimbriatus
LC 🐾
Flat-faced Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus planirostris
LC 🐾
Honduran Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus inopinatus
DD 🐾
Silvery Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus glaucus
LC 🐾
Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus phaeotis
LC 🐾
Fraternal Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus fraterculus
LC 🐾
Rosenberg's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus rosenbergi
DD 🐾
Gervais's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus cinereus
LC 🐾
Dark fruit-eating bat
Artibeus obscurus
LC
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