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Western Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus nitelinea
Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Chiroptera
(Bats)
Family
Phyllostomidae
Genus
Platyrrhinus
Species
Platyrrhinus nitelinea
(Western Broad-nosed Bat)
Similar Species in Platyrrhinus
Alberico's Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus albericoi
Least Concern
Brown-bellied Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus fusciventris
Least Concern
Buffy Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus infuscus
Least Concern
Eldorado Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus aurarius
Least Concern
Greater Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus vittatus
Least Concern
Heller's Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus helleri
Least Concern
Incan Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus incarum
Least Concern
Ismael's Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus ismaeli
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Western Broad-nosed Bat?
The scientific name of Western Broad-nosed Bat is Platyrrhinus nitelinea. It belongs to the genus Platyrrhinus.
What is the conservation status of Western Broad-nosed Bat?
Western Broad-nosed Bat (Platyrrhinus nitelinea) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Broad-nosed Bat live?
Western Broad-nosed Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Western Broad-nosed Bat belong to?
Western Broad-nosed Bat (Platyrrhinus nitelinea) belongs to the genus Platyrrhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.
What kingdom does Western Broad-nosed Bat belong to?
Western Broad-nosed Bat (Platyrrhinus nitelinea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Western Broad-nosed Bat?
The closest relatives of Western Broad-nosed Bat in the genus Platyrrhinus include Alberico's Broad-nosed Bat, Brown-bellied Broad-nosed Bat, Buffy Broad-nosed Bat, Eldorado Broad-nosed Bat, Greater Broad-nosed Bat.
Genus Platyrrhinus — 15 Species
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Alberico's Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus albericoi
Brown-bellied Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus fusciventris
Buffy Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus infuscus
Eldorado Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus aurarius
Greater Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus vittatus
Heller's Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus helleri
Incan Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus incarum
Ismael's Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus ismaeli
Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus matapalensis
Shadowy Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus umbratus
Short-headed Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus brachycephalus
Slender Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus angustirostris
Thomas's Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus dorsalis
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Western Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus nitelinea
White-lined Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus lineatus
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