Peterson's Free-tailed Bat
Mops petersoni
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="petersons-free-tailed-bat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Chiroptera
(ค้างคาว)
Family
Molossidae
Genus
Mops
Species
Mops petersoni
(Peterson's Free-tailed Bat)
Names in Other Languages
French
Tadaride de Peterson
Similar Species in Mops
Angolan free-tailed bat
Mops condylurus
Least Concern
Niangara Free-tailed Bat
Mops niangarae
Data Deficient
Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat
Mops leucostigma
Least Concern
Medje Free-tailed Bat
Mops congicus
Least Concern
Midas Free-tailed Bat
Mops midas
Least Concern
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
Mops mops
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Peterson's Free-tailed Bat?
The scientific name of Peterson's Free-tailed Bat is Mops petersoni. It belongs to the genus Mops.
What is the conservation status of Peterson's Free-tailed Bat?
Peterson's Free-tailed Bat (Mops petersoni) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Peterson's Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Peterson's Free-tailed Bat (Mops petersoni) belongs to the genus Mops, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.
What kingdom does Peterson's Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Peterson's Free-tailed Bat (Mops petersoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Peterson's Free-tailed Bat?
The closest relatives of Peterson's Free-tailed Bat in the genus Mops include Angolan free-tailed bat, Niangara Free-tailed Bat, Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat, Medje Free-tailed Bat, Midas Free-tailed Bat.
Genus Mops — 14 Species
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DD
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LC
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DD
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NT
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LC
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LC
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LC
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LC
Angolan free-tailed bat
Mops condylurus
Niangara Free-tailed Bat
Mops niangarae
🐾
NT
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Peterson's Free-tailed Bat
Mops petersoni
Malagasy White-bellied Free-tailed Bat
Mops leucostigma
Medje Free-tailed Bat
Mops congicus
Midas Free-tailed Bat
Mops midas
Grandidier's Free-tailed Bat
Mops leucogaster
Trevor's Free-tailed Bat
Mops trevori
Malayan Free-tailed Bat
Mops mops
Mongalla Free-tailed Bat
Mops demonstrator
Dwarf Free-tailed Bat
Mops nanulus
Sierra Leone Free-tailed Bat
Mops brachypterus
Spurrell's Free-tailed Bat
Mops spurrelli
White-bellied Free-tailed Bat
Mops niveiventer
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