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Common tent-making Bat

Uroderma bilobatum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Phyllostomidae ›Genus: Uroderma

About

The tent-making bat (Uroderma bilobatum) is an American leaf-nosed bat (Phyllostomidae) found in lowland forests of Central and South America. This medium-sized bat has a gray coat with a pale white stripe running down the middle of the back. Its face is characterized by a fleshy noseleaf and four white stripes. Primarily a frugivore, it may supplement its diet with insects, flower parts, pollen, and nectar. Its common name comes from its curious behavior of constructing...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common tent-making Bat?
The scientific name of Common tent-making Bat is Uroderma bilobatum.
What is the conservation status of Common tent-making Bat?
The Common tent-making Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common tent-making Bat belong to?
Common tent-making Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common tent-making Bat belong to?
Common tent-making Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common tent-making Bat belong to?
Common tent-making Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Common tent-making Bat belong to?
Common tent-making Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Common tent-making Bat belong to?
Common tent-making Bat belongs to the family Phyllostomidae.
What genus does Common tent-making Bat belong to?
Common tent-making Bat belongs to the genus Uroderma.