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Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat

Dermanura phaeotis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Phyllostomidae ›Genus: Dermanura

About

The pygmy fruit-eating bat (Artibeus phaeotis) is a bat of the family Phyllostomidae. The specific name phaeotis is of Greek derivation, coming from the word phaios meaning dusky, referring to their dusky gray coloration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat?
The scientific name of Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat is Dermanura phaeotis.
What is the conservation status of Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat?
The Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belongs to the family Phyllostomidae.
What genus does Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belong to?
Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat belongs to the genus Dermanura.