🌿Native Nature

Indiana Bat

Myotis sodalis

Taxonomy

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

About

The Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) is a medium-sized mouse-eared bat native to North America. It lives primarily in southern and midwestern states and in parts of the south of the United States and is listed as an endangered species. The Indiana bat is gray, black, or chestnut in color and is 1.2–2 inches and weighs 4.5 – 9.5 grams (0.16 – 0.34 oz.). It is similar in appearance to the more common little brown bat but is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indiana Bat?
The scientific name of Indiana Bat is Myotis sodalis.
What kingdom does Indiana Bat belong to?
Indiana Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Indiana Bat belong to?
Indiana Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Indiana Bat belong to?
Indiana Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Indiana Bat belong to?
Indiana Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Indiana Bat belong to?
Indiana Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
What genus does Indiana Bat belong to?
Indiana Bat belongs to the genus Myotis.