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Habitat

Fruit Bats are most commonly found within Eridas Forest, a vast tropical rainforest located at the southernmost region of Colsentia. The forest's warm climate, fertile soil, and incredible variety of fruit-bearing trees provide the perfect habitat for them to thrive. Most colonies settle near the banks of the Venus River and Vela River, where food is plentiful throughout the year.

Although they can occasionally be seen traveling beyond Eridas Forest during seasonal migrations, few choose to leave permanently. The abundance of fruit, flowering plants, and towering trees makes Eridas Forest their ancestral home, and many colonies have lived there for generations.

Behavior

Fruit Bats are gentle, highly social Stelciar that spend most of their lives in close-knit colonies. Being nocturnal, they become active after sunset and rest during the day while hanging upside down beneath large branches or inside hollow trees. They enjoy decorating themselves with flowers, vines, leaves, and especially the fruit they cherish most, often weaving them into accessories or incorporating them into festival attire.

Every Fruit Bat develops a strong attachment to one favorite fruit, which often influences their colors, markings, and personal style. While they may enjoy many kinds of fruit, one usually remains their lifelong favorite and becomes a symbol of their identity.

Ecology

Fruit Bats are among the most important pollinators and seed dispersers in Eridas Forest. As they travel between flowering trees each night, pollen collects on their fur and wings before being carried across the forest, while the seeds from the fruit they consume are scattered throughout the landscape. Their nightly flights help regenerate forests, expand orchards, and support countless plant species that depend on them for reproduction.

Mutation Requirements for Fruit Bats

• Draco (Special) 
• Animal Parts (Exotic) (bat ears)
• Other Star Shapes (Exotic) Must be fruit-shaped, either whole or sliced/cut.
• The design must prominently feature fruits as decorations or accessories. Alternatively, the Parasites – Spring (Seasonal) trait may be used to represent naturally growing fruits, flowers, or vines.