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Spotted Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon bivittatus

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
Chaerephon
Species
Chaerephon bivittatus (Spotted Free-tailed Bat)

Names in Other Languages

French Molosse tacheté
German Gefleckte Bulldoggfledermaus

Similar Species in Chaerephon

Ansorge's free-tailed bat
Ansorge's free-tailed bat
Chaerephon ansorgei
Least Concern
Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat
Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon jobimena
Least Concern
Little Free-tailed Bat
Little Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon pumilus
Least Concern
Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat
Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon johorensis
Vulnerable
Nigerian Free-tailed Bat
Nigerian Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon nigeriae
Least Concern
Chapin's Free-tailed Bat
Chapin's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon chapini
Least Concern
Duke of Abruzzi's Free-tailed Bat
Duke of Abruzzi's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon aloysiisabaudiae
Least Concern
Gallagher's Free-tailed Bat
Gallagher's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon gallagheri
Data Deficient
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Free-tailed Bat?
The scientific name of Spotted Free-tailed Bat is Chaerephon bivittatus. It belongs to the genus Chaerephon.
What is the conservation status of Spotted Free-tailed Bat?
Spotted Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon bivittatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Spotted Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Spotted Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon bivittatus) belongs to the genus Chaerephon, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.
Is Spotted Free-tailed Bat endangered?
No, Spotted Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon bivittatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spotted Free-tailed Bat belong to?
Spotted Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon bivittatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Spotted Free-tailed Bat?
The closest relatives of Spotted Free-tailed Bat in the genus Chaerephon include Ansorge's free-tailed bat, Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat, Little Free-tailed Bat, Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat, Nigerian Free-tailed Bat.

Genus Chaerephon — 16 Species

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Ansorge's free-tailed bat
Chaerephon ansorgei
LC 🐾
Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon jobimena
LC 🐾
Little Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon pumilus
LC 🐾
Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon johorensis
VU 🐾
Nigerian Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon nigeriae
LC 🐾
Chapin's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon chapini
LC 🐾
Duke of Abruzzi's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon aloysiisabaudiae
LC 🐾
Gallagher's Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon gallagheri
DD 🐾
Lappet-eared Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon major
LC 🐾
Solomons Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon solomonis
EN 🐾
Fijian Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon bregullae
EN 🐾
Gland-tailed Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon bemmeleni
LC 🐾
Russet Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon russatus
DD 🐾
Sao Tome Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon tomensis
EN
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Spotted Free-tailed Bat
Chaerephon bivittatus
LC
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Wrinkle-lipped Free-Tailed Bat
Chaerephon plicatus
LC
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