Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira magna
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="greater-yellow-shouldered-bat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Chiroptera
(Fledertiere)
Family
Phyllostomidae
Genus
Sturnira
Species
Sturnira magna
(Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat)
Similar Species in Sturnira
Bogotan Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira bogotensis
Least Concern
Choco Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira koopmanhilli
Data Deficient
Baker's Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira bakeri
Least Concern
Hairy Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira erythromos
Least Concern
Highland Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira ludovici
Least Concern
Luis's Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira luisi
Least Concern
Bidentate Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira bidens
Least Concern
Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira aratathomasi
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat?
The scientific name of Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat is Sturnira magna. It belongs to the genus Sturnira.
What is the conservation status of Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat?
Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat (Sturnira magna) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat live?
Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat belong to?
Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat (Sturnira magna) belongs to the genus Sturnira, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.
Is Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat endangered?
No, Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat (Sturnira magna) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat belong to?
Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat (Sturnira magna) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat?
The closest relatives of Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat in the genus Sturnira include Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat, Bogotan Yellow-shouldered Bat, Choco Yellow-shouldered Bat, Baker's Yellow-shouldered Bat, Hairy Yellow-shouldered Bat.
Genus Sturnira — 18 Species
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Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira aratathomasi
Bogotan Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira bogotensis
Choco Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira koopmanhilli
Baker's Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira bakeri
Hairy Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira erythromos
Highland Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira ludovici
Luis's Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira luisi
Bidentate Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira bidens
Soriano's Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira sorianoi
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LC
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Greater Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira magna
Tschudi's Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira oporaphilum
Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira nana
Mistratoan Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira mistratensis
Perla Yellow-shouldered Bats
Sturnira perla
Gianna’s Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira giannae
Tilda's Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira tildae
Little Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira lilium
Northern Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira parvidens
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