🌿Native Nature

Greater Bulldog Bat

Noctilio leporinus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Noctilionidae ›Genus: Noctilio

About

The greater bulldog bat or fisherman bat (Noctilio leporinus) is a type of fishing bat native to Latin America (Spanish: Murciélago pescador). The bat uses echolocation to detect water ripples made by the fish upon which it preys, then uses the pouch between its legs to scoop the fish up and its sharp claws to catch and cling to it. It is not to be confused with the lesser bulldog bat, which, though belonging to the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Bulldog Bat?
The scientific name of Greater Bulldog Bat is Noctilio leporinus.
What is the conservation status of Greater Bulldog Bat?
The Greater Bulldog Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Greater Bulldog Bat belong to?
Greater Bulldog Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Greater Bulldog Bat belong to?
Greater Bulldog Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Greater Bulldog Bat belong to?
Greater Bulldog Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Greater Bulldog Bat belong to?
Greater Bulldog Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Greater Bulldog Bat belong to?
Greater Bulldog Bat belongs to the family Noctilionidae.
What genus does Greater Bulldog Bat belong to?
Greater Bulldog Bat belongs to the genus Noctilio.