Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus

Balantiopteryx infusca

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Chiroptera (Fledertiere)

Species

Balantiopteryx infusca (Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus)

Names in Other Languages

German Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus

Similar Species in Balantiopteryx

Peters-Sackflügelfledermaus

Balantiopteryx plicata

Least Concern

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Thomas-Sackflügelfledermaus

Balantiopteryx io

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus?

The scientific name of Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus is Balantiopteryx infusca. It belongs to the genus Balantiopteryx.

What is the conservation status of Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus?

Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus (Balantiopteryx infusca) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus live?

Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus belong to?

Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus (Balantiopteryx infusca) belongs to the genus Balantiopteryx, which is part of the taxonomic family Emballonuridae.

Is Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus endangered?

Yes, Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus (Balantiopteryx infusca) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus belong to?

Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus (Balantiopteryx infusca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus?

The closest relatives of Ekuador-Sackflügelfledermaus in the genus Balantiopteryx include Peters-Sackflügelfledermaus, Thomas-Sackflügelfledermaus.