🌿Native Nature

Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat

Lonchorhina aurita

Taxonomy

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

About

Tomes's sword-nosed bat (Lonchorhina aurita), also known as the common sword-nosed bat is a bat species from South and Central America. It is also found in the Bahamas, as is known only from one specimen collected on the island of New Providence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat?
The scientific name of Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat is Lonchorhina aurita.
What is the conservation status of Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat?
The Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belong to?
Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belong to?
Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belong to?
Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belong to?
Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belong to?
Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belongs to the family Phyllostomidae.
What genus does Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belong to?
Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat belongs to the genus Lonchorhina.