Greater Sac-winged 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

Saccopteryx

Species

Saccopteryx bilineata (Greater Sac-winged Bat)

Similar Species in Saccopteryx

Antioquian Sac-winged Bat

Saccopteryx antioquensis

Data Deficient

Frosted Sac-winged Bat

Saccopteryx canescens

Least Concern

Lesser Sac-winged Bat

Saccopteryx leptura

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Sac-winged Bat?

The scientific name of Greater Sac-winged Bat is Saccopteryx bilineata. It belongs to the genus Saccopteryx.

What is the conservation status of Greater Sac-winged Bat?

Greater Sac-winged Bat (Saccopteryx bilineata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Greater Sac-winged Bat live?

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

What family does Greater Sac-winged Bat belong to?

Greater Sac-winged Bat (Saccopteryx bilineata) belongs to the genus Saccopteryx, which is part of the taxonomic family Emballonuridae.

Is Greater Sac-winged Bat endangered?

No, Greater Sac-winged Bat (Saccopteryx bilineata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Greater Sac-winged Bat belong to?

Greater Sac-winged Bat (Saccopteryx bilineata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Greater Sac-winged Bat?

The closest relatives of Greater Sac-winged Bat in the genus Saccopteryx include Antioquian Sac-winged Bat, Frosted Sac-winged Bat, Lesser Sac-winged Bat.