Great Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus lituratus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="great-fruit-eating-bat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Chiroptera
(Bats)
Family
Phyllostomidae
Genus
Artibeus
Species
Artibeus lituratus
(Great Fruit-eating Bat)
Names in Other Languages
German
Großer Fruchtvampir
Similar Species in Artibeus
Murciélago-frutero de Jamaica
Artibeus jamaicensis
Least Concern
Bogota Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus bogotensis
Least Concern
Fringed Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus fimbriatus
Least Concern
Flat-faced Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus planirostris
Least Concern
Hairy Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus hirsutus
Least Concern
Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus aequatorialis
Least Concern
Large Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus amplus
Least Concern
Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus anderseni
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Great Fruit-eating Bat?
The scientific name of Great Fruit-eating Bat is Artibeus lituratus. It belongs to the genus Artibeus.
What is the conservation status of Great Fruit-eating Bat?
Great Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus lituratus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Great Fruit-eating Bat live?
Great Fruit-eating Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
What family does Great Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Great Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus lituratus) belongs to the genus Artibeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.
Is Great Fruit-eating Bat endangered?
No, Great Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus lituratus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Great Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Great Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus lituratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Great Fruit-eating Bat?
The closest relatives of Great Fruit-eating Bat in the genus Artibeus include Murciélago-frutero de Jamaica, Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat, Bogota Fruit-eating Bat, Fringed Fruit-eating Bat, Flat-faced Fruit-eating Bat.
Genus Artibeus — 19 Species
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Murciélago-frutero de Jamaica
Artibeus jamaicensis
Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus aequatorialis
Bogota Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus bogotensis
Fringed Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus fimbriatus
Flat-faced Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus planirostris
Hairy Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus hirsutus
Large Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus amplus
Brown Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus concolor
Honduran Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus inopinatus
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Great Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus lituratus
Dwarf Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus gnomus
Silvery Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus glaucus
Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus phaeotis
Fraternal Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus fraterculus
Rosenberg's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus rosenbergi
Gervais's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus cinereus
Little Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus ravus
Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus anderseni
Dark fruit-eating bat
Artibeus obscurus
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