Mexican free-tailed 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

Molossidae

Genus

Tadarida

Species

Tadarida brasiliensis (Mexican free-tailed bat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Murciélago-cola suelta brasileño

Similar Species in Tadarida

Bulldoggfledermaus

Tadarida teniotis

Least Concern

East Asian Free-tailed Bat

Tadarida insignis

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican free-tailed bat?

The scientific name of Mexican free-tailed bat is Tadarida brasiliensis. It belongs to the genus Tadarida.

What is the conservation status of Mexican free-tailed bat?

Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mexican free-tailed bat live?

Mexican free-tailed bat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Mexican free-tailed bat belong to?

Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) belongs to the genus Tadarida, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.

Is Mexican free-tailed bat endangered?

No, Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mexican free-tailed bat belong to?

Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Mexican free-tailed bat?

The closest relatives of Mexican free-tailed bat in the genus Tadarida include Bulldoggfledermaus, East Asian Free-tailed Bat.