Watercolor illustration of Little Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon pumilus)

Little Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon pumilus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Mammalia (mamalia)
Order
Chiroptera (Kelelawar)
Family
Molossidae
Genus
Chaerephon
Species
Chaerephon pumilus (Little Free-tailed Bat)

Names in Other Languages

French Petit molosse à glandes caudales

Similar Species in Chaerephon

Tayo Johor
Tayo Johor
Chaerephon johorensis
Vulnerable
Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat
Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon jobimena
Least Concern
Nigerian Free-tailed Bat
Nigerian Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon nigeriae
Least Concern
Chapin's Free-tailed Bat
Chapin's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon chapini
Least Concern
Duke of Abruzzi's Free-tailed Bat
Duke of Abruzzi's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon aloysiisabaudiae
Least Concern
Gallagher's Free-tailed Bat
Gallagher's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon gallagheri
Data Deficient
Lappet-eared Free-tailed Bat
Lappet-eared Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon major
Least Concern
🐾
Solomons Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon solomonis
Endangered
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Free-tailed Bat?
The scientific name of Little Free-tailed Bat is Chaerephon pumilus. It belongs to the genus Chaerephon.
What is the conservation status of Little Free-tailed Bat?
Little Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon pumilus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Little Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Little Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon pumilus) belongs to the genus Chaerephon, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.
Is Little Free-tailed Bat endangered?
No, Little Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon pumilus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Little Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Little Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon pumilus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Little Free-tailed Bat?
The closest relatives of Little Free-tailed Bat in the genus Chaerephon include Tayo Johor, Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat, Nigerian Free-tailed Bat, Chapin's Free-tailed Bat, Duke of Abruzzi's Free-tailed Bat.

Genus Chaerephon — 16 Species

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Tayo Johor
Chaerephon johorensis
VU 🐾
Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon jobimena
LC
🐾
Little Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon pumilus
LC
🐾
Nigerian Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon nigeriae
LC 🐾
Chapin's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon chapini
LC 🐾
Duke of Abruzzi's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon aloysiisabaudiae
LC 🐾
Gallagher's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon gallagheri
DD 🐾
Lappet-eared Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon major
LC 🐾
Solomons Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon solomonis
EN 🐾
Fijian Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon bregullae
EN 🐾
Gland-tailed Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon bemmeleni
LC 🐾
Russet Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon russatus
DD 🐾
Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon tomensis
EN 🐾
Spotted Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon bivittatus
LC 🐾
Ansorge's free-tailed bat
Chaerephon ansorgei
LC 🐾
Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat
Chaerephon plicatus
LC
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