Western Dog-faced Bat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Chiroptera (Fledertiere)

Family

Molossidae

Genus

Cynomops

Species

Cynomops kuizha (Western Dog-faced Bat)

Similar Species in Cynomops

Cinnamon Dog-faced Bat

Cynomops abrasus

Data Deficient

Greenhall’s Dog-faced Bat

Cynomops greenhalli

Least Concern

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Southern Dog-faced Bat

Cynomops planirostris

Least Concern

Miller's Dog-faced Bat

Cynomops milleri

Least Concern

🐾

Thomas's Dog-faced Bat

Cynomops mastivus

Least Concern

🐾

Waorani Dog-faced Bat

Cynomops tonkigui

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Dog-faced Bat?

The scientific name of Western Dog-faced Bat is Cynomops kuizha. It belongs to the genus Cynomops.

Where does Western Dog-faced Bat live?

Western Dog-faced Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Western Dog-faced Bat belong to?

Western Dog-faced Bat (Cynomops kuizha) belongs to the genus Cynomops, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.

What kingdom does Western Dog-faced Bat belong to?

Western Dog-faced Bat (Cynomops kuizha) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Western Dog-faced Bat?

The closest relatives of Western Dog-faced Bat in the genus Cynomops include Cinnamon Dog-faced Bat, Greenhall’s Dog-faced Bat, Southern Dog-faced Bat, Miller's Dog-faced Bat, Thomas's Dog-faced Bat.