Phyllostomid bat assemblages in different successional stages of tropical rain forest in Chiapas, Mexico

摘要: Due to their role in seed dispersal, changes the community of phyllostomid bats have direct consequences on ecological succession. The objective this work was document structure bat assemblages among secondary successional stages tropical rain forest Chiapas, Mexico. Bats were mist-netted at ground level during 18 months 10 sites belonging 3 stages: four represented early succession (2–8 years abandonment), intermediate (10–20 years and two late (mature old-growth forest).We captured 1,179 phyllostomids comprising 29 species. Phyllostomid species richness 17 (58% all species) stage, 18 (62%) stage 24 (83%) stage. mature possessed nine that exclusively found there, whereas contained only one exclusive Sturnira lilium, Artibeus lituratus, Carollia perpicillata, jamaicensis Glossophaga soricina 88% bats. Frugivores made up more than 90% 84% forest. Bray–Curtis index dissimilarity showed a replacement through with largest between stages, followed by late, lowest stages. number gleaning insectivore increased carnivorous guild (three species). We conclude main reservoir for carnivore guilds; however, great diversity including many frugivores.