Lesser Spear-nosed 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

Phyllostomidae

Genus

Phyllostomus

Species

Phyllostomus elongatus (Lesser Spear-nosed Bat)

Similar Species in Phyllostomus

Greater Spear-nosed Bat

Phyllostomus hastatus

Least Concern

Pale Spear-nosed Bat

Phyllostomus discolor

Least Concern

Guianan Spear-nosed Bat

Phyllostomus latifolius

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Spear-nosed Bat?

The scientific name of Lesser Spear-nosed Bat is Phyllostomus elongatus. It belongs to the genus Phyllostomus.

What is the conservation status of Lesser Spear-nosed Bat?

Lesser Spear-nosed Bat (Phyllostomus elongatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lesser Spear-nosed Bat live?

Lesser Spear-nosed Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Lesser Spear-nosed Bat belong to?

Lesser Spear-nosed Bat (Phyllostomus elongatus) belongs to the genus Phyllostomus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.

Is Lesser Spear-nosed Bat endangered?

No, Lesser Spear-nosed Bat (Phyllostomus elongatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Lesser Spear-nosed Bat belong to?

Lesser Spear-nosed Bat (Phyllostomus elongatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Spear-nosed Bat?

The closest relatives of Lesser Spear-nosed Bat in the genus Phyllostomus include Greater Spear-nosed Bat, Pale Spear-nosed Bat, Guianan Spear-nosed Bat.