Thomas's Nectar 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 (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (Mammals)

Order

Chiroptera (Bats)

Family

Phyllostomidae

Genus

Hsunycteris

Species

Hsunycteris thomasi (Thomas's Nectar Bat)

Similar Species in Hsunycteris

Cadena’s Nectar Bat

Hsunycteris cadenai

Least Concern

Patton’s Nectar Bat

Hsunycteris pattoni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thomas's Nectar Bat?

The scientific name of Thomas's Nectar Bat is Hsunycteris thomasi. It belongs to the genus Hsunycteris.

What is the conservation status of Thomas's Nectar Bat?

Thomas's Nectar Bat (Hsunycteris thomasi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Thomas's Nectar Bat live?

Thomas's Nectar Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Thomas's Nectar Bat belong to?

Thomas's Nectar Bat (Hsunycteris thomasi) belongs to the genus Hsunycteris, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.

Is Thomas's Nectar Bat endangered?

No, Thomas's Nectar Bat (Hsunycteris thomasi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Thomas's Nectar Bat belong to?

Thomas's Nectar Bat (Hsunycteris thomasi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Thomas's Nectar Bat?

The closest relatives of Thomas's Nectar Bat in the genus Hsunycteris include Cadena’s Nectar Bat, Patton’s Nectar Bat.