From the forest edges to the homes: first natural record of <i>Tonatia bidens</i> (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae) predating on a lizard

Abstract Tonatia bidens , a medium-sized bat species endemic to South America, is principally insectivorous but also consumes small terrestrial vertebrates and fruits. This report documents the first confirmed natural predation of T . bidens on a Hemidactylus mabouia lizard, observed in the urban environment of Ilhabela, São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil. The bat’s behaviour during the predation event was also recorded, providing valuable insights into its hunting strategy. This record contributes to filling gaps in knowledge about the feeding ecology and distribution of this “Data Deficient” species.