12 observationsEndangered
flat-headed myotis
Myotis planiceps
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Vespertilionidae ›Genus: Myotis
About
The flat-headed myotis (Myotis planiceps) is a species of vesper bat. It is endemic to Mexico where it is found in certain montane forests in the Sierra Madre Oriental in the northeast of the country. Once thought to be extinct, this bat was rediscovered and is now classified as "endangered".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of flat-headed myotis is Myotis planiceps.
- The flat-headed myotis has a conservation status of Endangered.
- flat-headed myotis belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- flat-headed myotis belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- flat-headed myotis belongs to the class Mammalia.
- flat-headed myotis belongs to the order Chiroptera.
- flat-headed myotis belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
- flat-headed myotis belongs to the genus Myotis.