🌿Native Nature

Hawaiian Hoary Bat

Lasiurus semotus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus semotus), also known as ʻōpeʻapeʻa, is a species of bat endemic to the islands of Hawaiʻi. The Hawaiian hoary bat occupies the major Hawaiian islands, making it the only extant and native terrestrial mammal in the islands. Some studies report that the mainland hoary bat lives in sympatry on the Hawaiian Islands alongside the Hawaiian hoary bat, although this is disputed. The Hawaiian hoary bat was officially named the state land...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hawaiian Hoary Bat?
The scientific name of Hawaiian Hoary Bat is Lasiurus semotus.
What kingdom does Hawaiian Hoary Bat belong to?
Hawaiian Hoary Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hawaiian Hoary Bat belong to?
Hawaiian Hoary Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hawaiian Hoary Bat belong to?
Hawaiian Hoary Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Hawaiian Hoary Bat belong to?
Hawaiian Hoary Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Hawaiian Hoary Bat belong to?
Hawaiian Hoary Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
What genus does Hawaiian Hoary Bat belong to?
Hawaiian Hoary Bat belongs to the genus Lasiurus.