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Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat
Mops spurrelli
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Chiroptera
(Bats)
Family
Molossidae
Genus
Mops
Species
Mops spurrelli
(Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat)
Names in Other Languages
French
Tadaride de Spurell
Similar Species in Mops
Angolan free-tailed bat
Mops condylurus
Least Concern
Dwarf Free-tailed Bat
Mops nanulus
Least Concern
Grandidier's Free-tailed Bat
Mops leucogaster
Least Concern
Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat
Mops leucostigma
Least Concern
Malayan Free-tailed Bat
Mops mops
Near Threatened
Medje Free-tailed Bat
Mops congicus
Least Concern
Midas Free-tailed Bat
Mops midas
Least Concern
Mongalla Free-tailed Bat
Mops demonstrator
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat?
The scientific name of Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat is Mops spurrelli. It belongs to the genus Mops.
What is the conservation status of Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat?
Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat (Mops spurrelli) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat (Mops spurrelli) belongs to the genus Mops, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.
Is Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat endangered?
No, Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat (Mops spurrelli) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat (Mops spurrelli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat?
The closest relatives of Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat in the genus Mops include Angolan free-tailed bat, Dwarf Free-tailed Bat, Grandidier's Free-tailed Bat, Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat, Malayan Free-tailed Bat.
Genus Mops — 14 Species
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Angolan free-tailed bat
Mops condylurus
Dwarf Free-tailed Bat
Mops nanulus
Grandidier's Free-tailed Bat
Mops leucogaster
Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat
Mops leucostigma
Malayan Free-tailed Bat
Mops mops
Medje Free-tailed Bat
Mops congicus
Midas Free-tailed Bat
Mops midas
Mongalla Free-tailed Bat
Mops demonstrator
Niangara Free-tailed Bat
Mops niangarae
Peterson's Free-tailed Bat
Mops petersoni
Sierra Leone Free-tailed Bat
Mops brachypterus
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Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat
Mops spurrelli
Trevor's Free-tailed Bat
Mops trevori
White-bellied Free-tailed Bat
Mops niveiventer
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