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Ghost-faced Bat

Mormoops megalophylla

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Mormoopidae ›Genus: Mormoops

About

The ghost-faced bat (Mormoops megalophylla) is a bat in the genus Mormoops. It occurs in Belize, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, and Texas in the United States. Mormoops megalophylla is one of only two extant species within its genus, the other being the much smaller Mormoops blainvillii. These mammals are nocturnal and hunt using echolocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ghost-faced Bat?
The scientific name of Ghost-faced Bat is Mormoops megalophylla.
What is the conservation status of Ghost-faced Bat?
The Ghost-faced Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Ghost-faced Bat belong to?
Ghost-faced Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ghost-faced Bat belong to?
Ghost-faced Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ghost-faced Bat belong to?
Ghost-faced Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Ghost-faced Bat belong to?
Ghost-faced Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Ghost-faced Bat belong to?
Ghost-faced Bat belongs to the family Mormoopidae.
What genus does Ghost-faced Bat belong to?
Ghost-faced Bat belongs to the genus Mormoops.