Lesser Long-tongued Bat

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

Phyllostomidae

Genus

Choeroniscus

Species

Choeroniscus minor (Lesser Long-tongued Bat)

Names in Other Languages

German Kleine Langschwanz-Blumenfledermaus

Similar Species in Choeroniscus

Greater Long-tongued Bat

Choeroniscus periosus

Vulnerable

Godman's Long-tongued Bat

Choeroniscus godmani

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Long-tongued Bat?

The scientific name of Lesser Long-tongued Bat is Choeroniscus minor. It belongs to the genus Choeroniscus.

What is the conservation status of Lesser Long-tongued Bat?

Lesser Long-tongued Bat (Choeroniscus minor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lesser Long-tongued Bat live?

Lesser Long-tongued Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Lesser Long-tongued Bat belong to?

Lesser Long-tongued Bat (Choeroniscus minor) belongs to the genus Choeroniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.

Is Lesser Long-tongued Bat endangered?

No, Lesser Long-tongued Bat (Choeroniscus minor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Lesser Long-tongued Bat belong to?

Lesser Long-tongued Bat (Choeroniscus minor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Long-tongued Bat?

The closest relatives of Lesser Long-tongued Bat in the genus Choeroniscus include Greater Long-tongued Bat, Godman's Long-tongued Bat.