Watercolor illustration of Large Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus amplus)

Large Fruit-eating Bat

Artibeus amplus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

German Venezuela-Fruchtvampir

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large Fruit-eating Bat?
The scientific name of Large Fruit-eating Bat is Artibeus amplus. It belongs to the genus Artibeus.
What is the conservation status of Large Fruit-eating Bat?
Large Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus amplus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Large Fruit-eating Bat live?
Large Fruit-eating Bat is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.
What family does Large Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Large Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus amplus) belongs to the genus Artibeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllostomidae.
Is Large Fruit-eating Bat endangered?
No, Large Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus amplus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Large Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Large Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus amplus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Large Fruit-eating Bat?
The closest relatives of Large Fruit-eating 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.

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