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Hairy Slit-faced Bat

Nycteris hispida

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Nycteridae ›Genus: Nycteris

About

The hairy slit-faced bat (Nycteris hispida) is a species of slit-faced bat widely distributed throughout forests and savannas in Africa. Two recognized subspecies exist: N. h. hispida and N. h. pallida. Various forest populations in western and central Africa may be a separate species, although that has not been positively identified as of 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hairy Slit-faced Bat?
The scientific name of Hairy Slit-faced Bat is Nycteris hispida.
What is the conservation status of Hairy Slit-faced Bat?
The Hairy Slit-faced Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Hairy Slit-faced Bat belong to?
Hairy Slit-faced Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hairy Slit-faced Bat belong to?
Hairy Slit-faced Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hairy Slit-faced Bat belong to?
Hairy Slit-faced Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Hairy Slit-faced Bat belong to?
Hairy Slit-faced Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Hairy Slit-faced Bat belong to?
Hairy Slit-faced Bat belongs to the family Nycteridae.
What genus does Hairy Slit-faced Bat belong to?
Hairy Slit-faced Bat belongs to the genus Nycteris.