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Greater Tube-nosed Bat

Murina hilgendorfi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Vespertilionidae ›Genus: Murina

About

Hilgendorf's tube-nosed bat (Murina hilgendorfi) is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. In Japan they are called 'tengu komori', after the mythical creature called the Tengu. It was formerly thought to be a subspecies of Murina leucogaster (called Murina leucogaster hilgendorfi), but is now known to be a distinct species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Tube-nosed Bat?
The scientific name of Greater Tube-nosed Bat is Murina hilgendorfi.
What kingdom does Greater Tube-nosed Bat belong to?
Greater Tube-nosed Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Greater Tube-nosed Bat belong to?
Greater Tube-nosed Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Greater Tube-nosed Bat belong to?
Greater Tube-nosed Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Greater Tube-nosed Bat belong to?
Greater Tube-nosed Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Greater Tube-nosed Bat belong to?
Greater Tube-nosed Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
What genus does Greater Tube-nosed Bat belong to?
Greater Tube-nosed Bat belongs to the genus Murina.