🌿Native Nature

Trouessart's Trident Bat

Paratriaenops furcula

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Rhinonycteridae ›Genus: Paratriaenops

About

Paratriaenops furculus, also known as Trouessart's trident bat, is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is endemic to Madagascar. It was formerly assigned to the genus Triaenops, but is now placed in the separate genus Paratriaenops. A related species, Paratriaenops pauliani, occurs in the Seychelles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Trouessart's Trident Bat?
The scientific name of Trouessart's Trident Bat is Paratriaenops furcula.
What is the conservation status of Trouessart's Trident Bat?
The Trouessart's Trident Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Trouessart's Trident Bat belong to?
Trouessart's Trident Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Trouessart's Trident Bat belong to?
Trouessart's Trident Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Trouessart's Trident Bat belong to?
Trouessart's Trident Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Trouessart's Trident Bat belong to?
Trouessart's Trident Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Trouessart's Trident Bat belong to?
Trouessart's Trident Bat belongs to the family Rhinonycteridae.
What genus does Trouessart's Trident Bat belong to?
Trouessart's Trident Bat belongs to the genus Paratriaenops.