Family

Vespertilionidae

160 species in this taxon

Vespertilionidae (Vespertilionidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 36 genuss with 160 known species. Key genus groups include Aeorestes, Antrozous, Arielulus, Barbastella, Bauerus, and Chalinolobus. Among its members, 31 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Bats (Chiroptera).

Child Taxa