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Mauritian Tomb Bat

Taphozous mauritianus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Emballonuridae ›Genus: Taphozous

About

The Mauritian tomb bat (Taphozous mauritianus) is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae that is found in central and southern Africa and Madagascar. It was discovered in 1818 by Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, and is characterized by an all-white ventral surface, grizzled dorsal coloration, and conical face. It has exceptionally good eyesight, a trait which is common in old world bats and enables it to find roosting locations. It has adapted itself to a...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mauritian Tomb Bat?
The scientific name of Mauritian Tomb Bat is Taphozous mauritianus.
What is the conservation status of Mauritian Tomb Bat?
The Mauritian Tomb Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Mauritian Tomb Bat belong to?
Mauritian Tomb Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mauritian Tomb Bat belong to?
Mauritian Tomb Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mauritian Tomb Bat belong to?
Mauritian Tomb Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Mauritian Tomb Bat belong to?
Mauritian Tomb Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Mauritian Tomb Bat belong to?
Mauritian Tomb Bat belongs to the family Emballonuridae.
What genus does Mauritian Tomb Bat belong to?
Mauritian Tomb Bat belongs to the genus Taphozous.