Murciélago-pescador mayor

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 (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Chiroptera (Bats)

Family

Noctilionidae

Genus

Noctilio

Species

Noctilio leporinus (Murciélago-pescador mayor)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Murciélago-pescador mayor

Similar Species in Noctilio

Lesser Bulldog Bat

Noctilio albiventris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Murciélago-pescador mayor?

The scientific name of Murciélago-pescador mayor is Noctilio leporinus. It belongs to the genus Noctilio.

What is the conservation status of Murciélago-pescador mayor?

Murciélago-pescador mayor (Noctilio leporinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Murciélago-pescador mayor live?

Murciélago-pescador mayor is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Murciélago-pescador mayor belong to?

Murciélago-pescador mayor (Noctilio leporinus) belongs to the genus Noctilio, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctilionidae.

Is Murciélago-pescador mayor endangered?

No, Murciélago-pescador mayor (Noctilio leporinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Murciélago-pescador mayor belong to?

Murciélago-pescador mayor (Noctilio leporinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Murciélago-pescador mayor?

The closest relatives of Murciélago-pescador mayor in the genus Noctilio include Lesser Bulldog Bat.