Distribution and Habitat
The Cuban flower bat is endemic to Cuba, Hispaniola, Isla de la Juventud, and surrounding smaller islands. On Hispaniola, it has been reported from both Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It inhabits evergreen forest and scrubland at elevations up to 1,700 metres (5,600 ft). There are two generally recognised subspecies, although these are sometimes considered to be wholly separate species:
- Phyllonycteris poeyi poeyi - Cuba and Isla de la Juventud
- Phyllonycteris poeyi obtusa - Hispaniola
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