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Gray Sac-winged Bat

Balantiopteryx plicata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Emballonuridae ›Genus: Balantiopteryx

About

The gray sac-winged bat (Balantiopteryx plicata) is a species in the family Emballonuridae which comprises the 51 species of sac-winged bats. It is found in Mexico from Baja California Sur and Sonora to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and northern Colombia, at elevations up to 1,500 metres (4,900 ft).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray Sac-winged Bat?
The scientific name of Gray Sac-winged Bat is Balantiopteryx plicata.
What is the conservation status of Gray Sac-winged Bat?
The Gray Sac-winged Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Gray Sac-winged Bat belong to?
Gray Sac-winged Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gray Sac-winged Bat belong to?
Gray Sac-winged Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Gray Sac-winged Bat belong to?
Gray Sac-winged Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Gray Sac-winged Bat belong to?
Gray Sac-winged Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Gray Sac-winged Bat belong to?
Gray Sac-winged Bat belongs to the family Emballonuridae.
What genus does Gray Sac-winged Bat belong to?
Gray Sac-winged Bat belongs to the genus Balantiopteryx.