Greater Dog-like Bat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Chiroptera (Fledertiere)

Family

Emballonuridae

Genus

Peropteryx

Species

Peropteryx kappleri (Greater Dog-like Bat)

Similar Species in Peropteryx

Lesser Dog-like Bat

Peropteryx macrotis

Least Concern

Pale-winged Dog-like Bat

Peropteryx pallidoptera

Data Deficient

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White-winged Dog-like Bat

Peropteryx leucoptera

Least Concern

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Trinidad Dog-like Bat

Peropteryx trinitatis

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Dog-like Bat?

The scientific name of Greater Dog-like Bat is Peropteryx kappleri. It belongs to the genus Peropteryx.

What is the conservation status of Greater Dog-like Bat?

Greater Dog-like Bat (Peropteryx kappleri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Greater Dog-like Bat live?

Greater Dog-like Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Greater Dog-like Bat belong to?

Greater Dog-like Bat (Peropteryx kappleri) belongs to the genus Peropteryx, which is part of the taxonomic family Emballonuridae.

Is Greater Dog-like Bat endangered?

No, Greater Dog-like Bat (Peropteryx kappleri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Greater Dog-like Bat belong to?

Greater Dog-like Bat (Peropteryx kappleri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Greater Dog-like Bat?

The closest relatives of Greater Dog-like Bat in the genus Peropteryx include Lesser Dog-like Bat, Pale-winged Dog-like Bat, White-winged Dog-like Bat, Trinidad Dog-like Bat.