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Waterhouse's Leaf-nosed Bat

Macrotus waterhousii

Taxonomy

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

About

Waterhouse's leaf-nosed bat (Macrotus waterhousii) is a species of big-eared bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, with a range from Sonora to Hidalgo Mexico, south to Guatemala and the Greater Antilles (excluding Puerto Rico) and Bahamas.

Frequently Asked Questions

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