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western mastiff bat
Eumops perotis
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Chiroptera
(Bats)
Family
Molossidae
Genus
Eumops
Species
Eumops perotis
(western mastiff bat)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Murciélago-con bonete mayor
Similar Species in Eumops
Big Bonneted Bat
Eumops dabbenei
Least Concern
Black Bonneted Bat
Eumops auripendulus
Least Concern
Common Dwarf Bonneted Bat
Eumops bonariensis
Least Concern
Delta Bonneted Bat
Eumops delticus
Data Deficient
Guianan Bonneted Bat
Eumops maurus
Least Concern
Northern Dwarf Bonneted Bat
Eumops nanus
Least Concern
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Sanborn’s Bonneted Bat
Eumops hansae
Least Concern
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Trumbull’s Bonneted Bat
Eumops trumbulli
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of western mastiff bat?
The scientific name of western mastiff bat is Eumops perotis. It belongs to the genus Eumops.
What is the conservation status of western mastiff bat?
western mastiff bat (Eumops perotis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does western mastiff bat live?
western mastiff bat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
What family does western mastiff bat belong to?
western mastiff bat (Eumops perotis) belongs to the genus Eumops, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.
Is western mastiff bat endangered?
No, western mastiff bat (Eumops perotis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does western mastiff bat belong to?
western mastiff bat (Eumops perotis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of western mastiff bat?
The closest relatives of western mastiff bat in the genus Eumops include Big Bonneted Bat, Black Bonneted Bat, Common Dwarf Bonneted Bat, Delta Bonneted Bat, Guianan Bonneted Bat.
Genus Eumops — 12 Species
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DD
Big Bonneted Bat
Eumops dabbenei
Black Bonneted Bat
Eumops auripendulus
Common Dwarf Bonneted Bat
Eumops bonariensis
Delta Bonneted Bat
Eumops delticus
Guianan Bonneted Bat
Eumops maurus
Northern Dwarf Bonneted Bat
Eumops nanus
Sanborn’s Bonneted Bat
Eumops hansae
Trumbull’s Bonneted Bat
Eumops trumbulli
Underwood’s Bonneted Bat
Eumops underwoodi
Wagner's bonneted bat
Eumops glaucinus
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LC
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western mastiff bat
Eumops perotis
Wilson’s Bonneted Bat
Eumops wilsoni
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