Chyropterocenosis in coffee plantations of Guamuhaya, Cuba

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The study investigates the ecological impact of different coffee cultivation systems, highlighting the advantages of organic methods that utilize shade trees and natural pest control. Conducted in Aguacate, the research involved capturing bats to assess biodiversity, revealing that organic plantations host greater species diversity, particularly frugivores. The most common species captured was Artibeus jamaicensis, with fecal analysis indicating a diet rich in Ficus, Solarium, and Piper seeds. Significant differences in biodiversity and diet were observed between organic and technified coffee plantations.