Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America)

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

Vespertilionidae

Genus

Lasiurus

Species

Lasiurus blossevillii (Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America))

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Murciélago-cola peluda de Blossevilli

Similar Species in Lasiurus

Eastern Red Bat

Lasiurus borealis

Least Concern

Handley's Red Bat

Lasiurus atratus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America)?

The scientific name of Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) is Lasiurus blossevillii. It belongs to the genus Lasiurus.

What is the conservation status of Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America)?

Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) (Lasiurus blossevillii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) live?

Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) belong to?

Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) (Lasiurus blossevillii) belongs to the genus Lasiurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Vespertilionidae.

Is Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) endangered?

No, Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) (Lasiurus blossevillii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) belong to?

Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) (Lasiurus blossevillii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America)?

The closest relatives of Red Bat (known as the Western Red Bat in North America) in the genus Lasiurus include Eastern Red Bat, Handley's Red Bat.