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Tricolored Bat

Perimyotis subflavus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Vespertilionidae ›Genus: Perimyotis

About

Formerly known as the eastern pipistrelle, technically an inaccurate classification, the new more descriptive common name tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) was chosen because of the distinct tricoloration of each hair, which is black at the base, yellow in the middle and brown at the tips. This species of bat is widely distributed throughout the eastern parts of America and Canada, ranging west until Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, from Honduras up north until southern Ontario. It is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tricolored Bat?
The scientific name of Tricolored Bat is Perimyotis subflavus.
What kingdom does Tricolored Bat belong to?
Tricolored Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tricolored Bat belong to?
Tricolored Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Tricolored Bat belong to?
Tricolored Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Tricolored Bat belong to?
Tricolored Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Tricolored Bat belong to?
Tricolored Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
What genus does Tricolored Bat belong to?
Tricolored Bat belongs to the genus Perimyotis.