Are there in Puerto Rico?

Yes, there are bats in Puerto Rico. In fact, there are 13 different species of bats found on the island, making Puerto Rico home to one of the most diverse bat populations in the Caribbean. These bats range in size from the tiny Puerto Rican pipistrelle, which weighs less than a nickel, to the large Jamaican fruit bat, which can weigh up to 2 pounds. Bats are important members of the Puerto Rican ecosystem, as they help control insect populations and pollinate plants.