Big Brown Bat

Eptesicus fuscus

Least Concern

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The Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) is a species in the genus Eptesicus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, United States, and Venezuela.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Chiroptera (Fledertiere)

Species

Eptesicus fuscus (Big Brown Bat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Murciélago-moreno norteamericano

French grande chauve-souris brune

Similar Species in Eptesicus

Breitflügelfledermaus

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Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Big Brown Bat?

The scientific name of Big Brown Bat is Eptesicus fuscus. It belongs to the genus Eptesicus.

What is the conservation status of Big Brown Bat?

Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Big Brown Bat live?

Big Brown Bat is found in Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Big Brown Bat belong to?

Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) belongs to the genus Eptesicus, which is part of the taxonomic family Vespertilionidae.

Is Big Brown Bat endangered?

No, Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Big Brown Bat belong to?

Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Big Brown Bat?

The closest relatives of Big Brown Bat in the genus Eptesicus include Bottas Fledermaus, Breitflügelfledermaus, Nordfledermaus, Brazilian Brown Bat, Harmless Serotine.