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Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat
Chaerephon plicatus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="wrinkle-lipped-free-tailed-bat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(animal)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mammifères)
Order
Chiroptera
(Bats)
Family
Molossidae
Genus
Chaerephon
Species
Chaerephon plicatus
(Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat)
Names in Other Languages
German
Faltlippen-Bulldoggfledermaus
Similar Species in Chaerephon
Grand molosse à glandes caudales
Chaerephon major
Least Concern
Molosse à glandes caudales
Chaerephon bemmeleni
Least Concern
Molosse d'Afrique du Sud
Chaerephon ansorgei
Least Concern
Molosse du Duc des Abruzzes
Chaerephon aloysiisabaudiae
Least Concern
Molosse du Nigéria
Chaerephon nigeriae
Least Concern
Molosse du Zaïre
Chaerephon gallagheri
Data Deficient
Molosse pâle
Chaerephon chapini
Least Concern
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Molosse tacheté
Chaerephon bivittatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat?
The scientific name of Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat is Chaerephon plicatus. It belongs to the genus Chaerephon.
What is the conservation status of Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat?
Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat (Chaerephon plicatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat belong to?
Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat (Chaerephon plicatus) belongs to the genus Chaerephon, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.
Is Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat endangered?
No, Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat (Chaerephon plicatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat belong to?
Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat (Chaerephon plicatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat?
The closest relatives of Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat in the genus Chaerephon include Grand molosse à glandes caudales, Molosse à glandes caudales, Molosse d'Afrique du Sud, Molosse du Duc des Abruzzes, Molosse du Nigéria.
Genus Chaerephon — 16 Species
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Grand molosse à glandes caudales
Chaerephon major
Molosse à glandes caudales
Chaerephon bemmeleni
Molosse d'Afrique du Sud
Chaerephon ansorgei
Molosse du Duc des Abruzzes
Chaerephon aloysiisabaudiae
Molosse du Nigéria
Chaerephon nigeriae
Molosse du Zaïre
Chaerephon gallagheri
Molosse pâle
Chaerephon chapini
Molosse tacheté
Chaerephon bivittatus
Petit molosse à glandes caudales
Chaerephon pumilus
Tadaride de São Tomé
Chaerephon tomensis
Tadaride rouge ou noir
Chaerephon jobimena
Tadaride rousse
Chaerephon russatus
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Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat
Chaerephon plicatus
Solomons Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon solomonis
Fijian Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon bregullae
Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon johorensis
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