1,028 observationsLeast Concern
Canyon Bat
Parastrellus hesperus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Vespertilionidae ›Genus: Parastrellus
About
The western pipistrelle (Parastrellus hesperus), also known as the canyon bat, is a species of vesper bat. It is found in Mexico and in the western United States. The species has historically been placed in the genus Pipistrellus, but molecular evidence does not show any close relationship with that genus, and accordingly it was classified into its own genus, Parastrellus, in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Canyon Bat is Parastrellus hesperus.
- Canyon Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Canyon Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Canyon Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Canyon Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
- Canyon Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
- Canyon Bat belongs to the genus Parastrellus.