Hairy Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus hirsutus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Species

Artibeus hirsutus (Hairy Fruit-eating Bat)

Names in Other Languages

German Haariger Fruchtvampir

Similar Species in Artibeus

Murciélago-frutero de Jamaica

Artibeus jamaicensis

Least Concern

Great Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus lituratus

Least Concern

Large Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus amplus

Least Concern

Brown Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus concolor

Least Concern

Bogota Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus bogotensis

Least Concern

Dwarf Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus gnomus

Least Concern

Little Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus ravus

Least Concern

Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus anderseni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hairy Fruit-eating Bat?

The scientific name of Hairy Fruit-eating Bat is Artibeus hirsutus. It belongs to the genus Artibeus.

What is the conservation status of Hairy Fruit-eating Bat?

Hairy Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus hirsutus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Hairy Fruit-eating Bat belong to?

Hairy Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus hirsutus) belongs to the genus Artibeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.

Is Hairy Fruit-eating Bat endangered?

No, Hairy Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus hirsutus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Hairy Fruit-eating Bat belong to?

Hairy Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus hirsutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Hairy Fruit-eating Bat?

The closest relatives of Hairy Fruit-eating Bat in the genus Artibeus include Murciélago-frutero de Jamaica, Bogota Fruit-eating Bat, Large Fruit-eating Bat, Brown Fruit-eating Bat, Great Fruit-eating Bat.