What animals are frugivores?

Many animal species are frugivores, meaning that fruits form a significant part of their diet. Here are some examples of frugivorous animals:

1. Birds:

- Toucans

- Bananaquit

- Tanagers

- Fruit Doves

- Barbets

2. Mammals:

- Monkeys (e.g., Capuchin Monkeys, Mangabeys)

- Lemurs (e.g., Brown Lemur)

- Bats (e.g., Fruit Bats, Flying Foxes)

- Squirrels (e.g., Red Squirrels)

- Racoons

- Opossums

3. Reptiles:

- Iguanas (e.g., Green Iguana)

- Chameleons

4. Invertebrates:

- Insects (e.g., some beetles, butterflies)

- Birdswing Butterflies (feed exclusively on fruits)

- Wasps (e.g., fig wasps)

It's worth noting that some animals can be opportunistic frugivores, meaning that they incorporate fruits into their diet when they are available. The classification of an animal as frugivorous depends on the extent to which fruits contribute to its diet and survival.