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Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon tomensis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Mammalia (포유류)
Order
Chiroptera (박쥐)
Family
Molossidae
Genus
Chaerephon
Species
Chaerephon tomensis (Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat)

Names in Other Languages

French Tadaride de São Tomé
German São-Tomé-Bulldoggfledermaus

Similar Species in Chaerephon

Ansorge's free-tailed bat
Ansorge's free-tailed bat
Chaerephon ansorgei
Least Concern
Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat
Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon jobimena
Least Concern
Little Free-tailed Bat
Little Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon pumilus
Least Concern
Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat
Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon johorensis
Vulnerable
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
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Least Concern
Gallagher's Free-tailed Bat
Gallagher's Free-tailed Bat
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Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat?
The scientific name of Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat is Chaerephon tomensis. It belongs to the genus Chaerephon.
What is the conservation status of Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat?
Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon tomensis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon tomensis) belongs to the genus Chaerephon, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.
Is Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat endangered?
Yes, Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon tomensis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon tomensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat?
The closest relatives of Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat in the genus Chaerephon include Ansorge's free-tailed bat, Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat, Little Free-tailed Bat, Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat, Nigerian Free-tailed Bat.

Genus Chaerephon — 16 Species

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Ansorge's free-tailed bat
Chaerephon ansorgei
LC 🐾
Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon jobimena
LC 🐾
Little Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon pumilus
LC 🐾
Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon johorensis
VU 🐾
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
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Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon tomensis
EN
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Spotted Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon bivittatus
LC 🐾
Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat
Chaerephon plicatus
LC
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