51 observationsEndangered
Mexican Long-nosed Bat
Leptonycteris nivalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Phyllostomidae ›Genus: Leptonycteris
About
The greater long-nosed bat or Mexican long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Mexico and the United States. It chiefly consumes pollen and nectar, particularly from Agave plants and cacti. Its habitat includes desert scrub and open woodlands. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Long-nosed Bat is Leptonycteris nivalis.
- The Mexican Long-nosed Bat has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Mexican Long-nosed Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mexican Long-nosed Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mexican Long-nosed Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Mexican Long-nosed Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
- Mexican Long-nosed Bat belongs to the family Phyllostomidae.
- Mexican Long-nosed Bat belongs to the genus Leptonycteris.