Abstract
Forest and agro-ecosystems are the main natural bioresources which provides support to human livelihoods. ‘Indian False Vampire bats’ are the important components of these ecosystems as primary consumers of large sized nocturnal insects and small vertebrates, there by fulfill key ecosystem services as bio-control agents. Flight has enabled them to exploit a variety of foraging niches inaccessible to other mammals. Ecomorphological and the dietary selection study on false vampire bats suggest they are the carnivorous bats and perform crucial role as pest managers in the ecosystem. The nocturnal foraging behaviour, echolocation capability, dentition and flight manoeuvrability of these bat species are the adaptations that enhance their ability to capture nocturnal prey items. Undoubtedly, they are the most gregarious and successful group of beneficial animals to the ecosystem. Their population should be preserved for the benefit to conserve sustainable development of the ecosystem. The Indian false vampire bat conservation will not only replenish the ecosystem but also aid the forest floral health management and reduce the usage of pesticides in the agro ecosystem. Key words: Ecosystems, Bio-control agents, Foraging niches, False vampire, Health management
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