First Record of Alopecia in Artibeus Jamaicensis and Choeronycteris Mexicana (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) in Puebla, Mexico
December 2025
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Studysummary In this study, researchers documented the first instance of alopecia in bats within the Puebla region, specifically affecting two Artibeus jamaicensis and one Choeronycteris mexicana, possibly linked to environmental stress from human activities interfering with their nutrition.
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This study documents the first recorded cases of alopecia in bats from Puebla, Mexico, specifically in 2 Artibeus jamaicensis and 1 Choeronycteris mexicana. The affected bats were found in a protected area with deciduous forest and agricultural plantations. Out of 27 bats captured, 2 female A. jamaicensis showed partial and total alopecia on the abdomen, while 1 male C. mexicana exhibited alopecia on the face, neck, and abdomen. This is the third record of alopecia in A. jamaicensis and the first in C. mexicana in Mexico. The alopecia is likely linked to environmental stress from human activities affecting nutritional processes.
