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Western Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla hesperia
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="western-nectar-bat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Chiroptera
(Fledertiere)
Family
Phyllostomidae
Genus
Lonchophylla
Species
Lonchophylla hesperia
(Western Nectar Bat)
Similar Species in Lonchophylla
Chocoan Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla chocoana
Data Deficient
Handley's Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla handleyi
Least Concern
Goldman's Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla concava
Near Threatened
Orange Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla robusta
Least Concern
Eastern Cordilleran Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla orienticollina
Data Deficient
Goldman's Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla mordax
Near Threatened
Pacific Forest Long-tongued Bat
Lonchophylla fornicata
Data Deficient
Orces's Long-tongued Bat
Lonchophylla orcesi
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Western Nectar Bat?
The scientific name of Western Nectar Bat is Lonchophylla hesperia. It belongs to the genus Lonchophylla.
What is the conservation status of Western Nectar Bat?
Western Nectar Bat (Lonchophylla hesperia) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Nectar Bat live?
Western Nectar Bat is found in Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Ecuador.
What family does Western Nectar Bat belong to?
Western Nectar Bat (Lonchophylla hesperia) belongs to the genus Lonchophylla, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.
What kingdom does Western Nectar Bat belong to?
Western Nectar Bat (Lonchophylla hesperia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Western Nectar Bat?
The closest relatives of Western Nectar Bat in the genus Lonchophylla include Chocoan Nectar Bat, Handley's Nectar Bat, Goldman's Nectar Bat, Orange Nectar Bat, Eastern Cordilleran Nectar Bat.
Genus Lonchophylla — 9 Species
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DD
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DD
Chocoan Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla chocoana
Handley's Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla handleyi
Goldman's Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla concava
Orange Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla robusta
Eastern Cordilleran Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla orienticollina
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NT
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Western Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla hesperia
Goldman's Nectar Bat
Lonchophylla mordax
Pacific Forest Long-tongued Bat
Lonchophylla fornicata
Orces's Long-tongued Bat
Lonchophylla orcesi
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