Watercolor illustration of Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat (Mops leucostigma)

Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat

Mops leucostigma

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Chiroptera (ค้างคาว)
Family
Molossidae
Genus
Mops
Species
Mops leucostigma (Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat)

Names in Other Languages

French Tadaride à queue libre de Madagascar

Similar Species in Mops

Angolan free-tailed bat
Angolan free-tailed bat
Mops condylurus
Least Concern
Niangara Free-tailed Bat
Niangara Free-tailed Bat
Mops niangarae
Data Deficient
Peterson's Free-tailed Bat
Peterson's Free-tailed Bat
Mops petersoni
Near Threatened
Medje Free-tailed Bat
Medje Free-tailed Bat
Mops congicus
Least Concern
Midas Free-tailed Bat
Midas Free-tailed Bat
Mops midas
Least Concern
Grandidier's Free-tailed Bat
Grandidier's Free-tailed Bat
Mops leucogaster
Least Concern
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Trevor's Free-tailed Bat
Mops trevori
Data Deficient
Malayan Free-tailed Bat
Malayan Free-tailed Bat
Mops mops
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat?
The scientific name of Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat is Mops leucostigma. It belongs to the genus Mops.
What is the conservation status of Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat?
Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat (Mops leucostigma) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat (Mops leucostigma) belongs to the genus Mops, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.
Is Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat endangered?
No, Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat (Mops leucostigma) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat (Mops leucostigma) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat?
The closest relatives of Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat in the genus Mops include Angolan free-tailed bat, Niangara Free-tailed Bat, Peterson's Free-tailed Bat, Medje Free-tailed Bat, Midas Free-tailed Bat.

Genus Mops — 14 Species

🐾
Angolan free-tailed bat
Mops condylurus
LC 🐾
Niangara Free-tailed Bat
Mops niangarae
DD 🐾
Peterson's Free-tailed Bat
Mops petersoni
NT
🐾
Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat
Mops leucostigma
LC
🐾
Medje Free-tailed Bat
Mops congicus
LC 🐾
Midas Free-tailed Bat
Mops midas
LC 🐾
Grandidier's Free-tailed Bat
Mops leucogaster
LC 🐾
Trevor's Free-tailed Bat
Mops trevori
DD 🐾
Malayan Free-tailed Bat
Mops mops
NT 🐾
Mongalla Free-tailed Bat
Mops demonstrator
LC 🐾
Dwarf Free-tailed Bat
Mops nanulus
LC 🐾
Sierra Leone Free-tailed Bat
Mops brachypterus
LC 🐾
Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat
Mops spurrelli
LC 🐾
White-bellied Free-tailed Bat
Mops niveiventer
LC
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