4,507 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Red Bat
Lasiurus borealis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Vespertilionidae ›Genus: Lasiurus
About
The eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis) is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. Eastern red bats are widespread across eastern North America, with additional records in Bermuda. They are also present, though rare, throughout many of the Bahamian islands. The eastern red bat is closely related to the desert red bat (Lasiurus blossevillii); the two species are sometimes collectively referred to simply as red bats.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Red Bat is Lasiurus borealis.
- Eastern Red Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Red Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Red Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Eastern Red Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
- Eastern Red Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
- Eastern Red Bat belongs to the genus Lasiurus.