Velvety free-tailed 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 (동물)

Phylum

Chordata (척삭동물)

Class

Mammalia (포유류)

Order

Chiroptera (박쥐)

Family

Molossidae

Genus

Molossus

Species

Molossus molossus (Velvety free-tailed bat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Murciélago-mastín de Pallas

Similar Species in Molossus

Black Mastiff Bat

Molossus rufus

Least Concern

Coiban Mastuff Bat

Molossus coibensis

Least Concern

Miller’s Mastiff Bat

Molossus pretiosus

Least Concern

Bonda Mastiff Bat

Molossus bondae

Least Concern

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Sinaloan Mastiff Bat

Molossus sinaloae

Least Concern

Fenton's Mastiff Bat

Molossus fentoni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Velvety free-tailed bat?

The scientific name of Velvety free-tailed bat is Molossus molossus. It belongs to the genus Molossus.

What is the conservation status of Velvety free-tailed bat?

Velvety free-tailed bat (Molossus molossus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Velvety free-tailed bat live?

Velvety free-tailed bat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Velvety free-tailed bat belong to?

Velvety free-tailed bat (Molossus molossus) belongs to the genus Molossus, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.

Is Velvety free-tailed bat endangered?

No, Velvety free-tailed bat (Molossus molossus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Velvety free-tailed bat belong to?

Velvety free-tailed bat (Molossus molossus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Velvety free-tailed bat?

The closest relatives of Velvety free-tailed bat in the genus Molossus include Black Mastiff Bat, Coiban Mastuff Bat, Miller’s Mastiff Bat, Bonda Mastiff Bat, Sinaloan Mastiff Bat.