67 observationsNear Threatened
Mexican Big-eared Bat
Corynorhinus mexicanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Vespertilionidae ›Genus: Corynorhinus
About
The Mexican big-eared bat (Corynorhinus mexicanus) is a species of vesper bat endemic to Mexico. They are nocturnal and insectivorous. Their very large ears are located across their foreheads, and when captured, the bats are observed to curl their ears in a protective manner. The adults are usually brown colored, while the juveniles are usually a smokey brown color. They have small noses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Big-eared Bat is Corynorhinus mexicanus.
- The Mexican Big-eared Bat has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Mexican Big-eared Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mexican Big-eared Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mexican Big-eared Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Mexican Big-eared Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
- Mexican Big-eared Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
- Mexican Big-eared Bat belongs to the genus Corynorhinus.