Taphien de Hildegarde

Taphozous hildegardeae

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Mammalia (mammifères)

Species

Taphozous hildegardeae (Taphien de Hildegarde)

Names in Other Languages

French Taphien de Hildegarde

German Hildegardes Grabfledermaus

Similar Species in Taphozous

Black-bearded Tomb Bat

Taphozous melanopogon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Taphien de Hildegarde?

The scientific name of Taphien de Hildegarde is Taphozous hildegardeae. It belongs to the genus Taphozous.

What is the conservation status of Taphien de Hildegarde?

Taphien de Hildegarde (Taphozous hildegardeae) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Taphien de Hildegarde live?

Taphien de Hildegarde is found in Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya.

What family does Taphien de Hildegarde belong to?

Taphien de Hildegarde (Taphozous hildegardeae) belongs to the genus Taphozous, which is part of the taxonomic family Emballonuridae.

Is Taphien de Hildegarde endangered?

Yes, Taphien de Hildegarde (Taphozous hildegardeae) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Taphien de Hildegarde belong to?

Taphien de Hildegarde (Taphozous hildegardeae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Taphien de Hildegarde?

The closest relatives of Taphien de Hildegarde in the genus Taphozous include Black-bearded Tomb Bat, Long-winged Tomb Bat.