What is another word for small flying fox?
Pronunciation: [smˈɔːl flˈa͡ɪɪŋ fˈɒks] (IPA) 
A small flying fox, also known as a microbat, is a tiny mammal valuable for its crucial ecological role in pollination and insect control. Synonyms for this species include pipistrelle bat, which is one of the smallest bat species in the world. Other common names are brown bats, vesper bats, and little brown bats. There are more than 1,200 species of bats globally, and they play a vital role in many ecosystems as pollinators, seed dispersers, and insect predators. Despite their small size, microbats are an essential component of the global food chain and biodiversity, and their conservation should be a priority to maintain the ecological balance.
