Jamaican fruit bat
Artibeus jamaicensis
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="jamaican-fruit-bat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Colombia.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Kordalılar)
Class
Mammalia
(memeliler)
Order
Chiroptera
(yarasa)
Family
Phyllostomidae
Genus
Artibeus
Species
Artibeus jamaicensis
(Jamaican fruit bat)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Murciélago-frutero de Jamaica
German
Jamaica Fruchtfledermaus
Similar Species in Artibeus
Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus aequatorialis
Least Concern
Bogota Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus bogotensis
Least Concern
Fringed Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus fimbriatus
Least Concern
Flat-faced Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus planirostris
Least Concern
Hairy Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus hirsutus
Least Concern
Large Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus amplus
Least Concern
Brown Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus concolor
Least Concern
Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus anderseni
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Jamaican fruit bat?
The scientific name of Jamaican fruit bat is Artibeus jamaicensis. It belongs to the genus Artibeus.
What is the conservation status of Jamaican fruit bat?
Jamaican fruit bat (Artibeus jamaicensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Jamaican fruit bat live?
Jamaican fruit bat is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Jamaican fruit bat belong to?
Jamaican fruit bat (Artibeus jamaicensis) belongs to the genus Artibeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.
Is Jamaican fruit bat endangered?
No, Jamaican fruit bat (Artibeus jamaicensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Jamaican fruit bat belong to?
Jamaican fruit bat (Artibeus jamaicensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Jamaican fruit bat?
The closest relatives of Jamaican fruit bat in the genus Artibeus include Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat, Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat, Bogota Fruit-eating Bat, Fringed Fruit-eating Bat, Flat-faced Fruit-eating Bat.
Genus Artibeus — 19 Species
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Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus anderseni
Andersen's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus aequatorialis
Bogota Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus bogotensis
Fringed Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus fimbriatus
Flat-faced Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus planirostris
Hairy Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus hirsutus
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Jamaican fruit bat
Artibeus jamaicensis
Large Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus amplus
Brown Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus concolor
Honduran Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus inopinatus
Great Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus lituratus
Dwarf Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus gnomus
Silvery Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus glaucus
Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus phaeotis
Fraternal Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus fraterculus
Rosenberg's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus rosenbergi
Gervais's Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus cinereus
Little Fruit-eating Bat
Artibeus ravus
Dark fruit-eating bat
Artibeus obscurus
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