Salvin's Big-eyed 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 (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Chiroptera (morcego)

Family

Phyllostomidae

Genus

Chiroderma

Species

Chiroderma salvini (Salvin's Big-eyed Bat)

Names in Other Languages

German Salvin-Großaugenfledermaus

Similar Species in Chiroderma

Brazilian Big-eyed Bat

Chiroderma doriae

Least Concern

Hairy Big-eyed Bat

Chiroderma villosum

Least Concern

Guadeloupean Big-eyed Bat

Chiroderma improvisum

Endangered

Little Big-eyed Bat

Chiroderma trinitatum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Salvin's Big-eyed Bat?

The scientific name of Salvin's Big-eyed Bat is Chiroderma salvini. It belongs to the genus Chiroderma.

What is the conservation status of Salvin's Big-eyed Bat?

Salvin's Big-eyed Bat (Chiroderma salvini) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Salvin's Big-eyed Bat live?

Salvin's Big-eyed Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Salvin's Big-eyed Bat belong to?

Salvin's Big-eyed Bat (Chiroderma salvini) belongs to the genus Chiroderma, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.

Is Salvin's Big-eyed Bat endangered?

No, Salvin's Big-eyed Bat (Chiroderma salvini) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Salvin's Big-eyed Bat belong to?

Salvin's Big-eyed Bat (Chiroderma salvini) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Salvin's Big-eyed Bat?

The closest relatives of Salvin's Big-eyed Bat in the genus Chiroderma include Brazilian Big-eyed Bat, Hairy Big-eyed Bat, Guadeloupean Big-eyed Bat, Little Big-eyed Bat.