163 observationsLeast Concern
Western Yellow Bat
Lasiurus xanthinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Vespertilionidae ›Genus: Lasiurus
About
The western yellow bat (Lasiurus xanthinus) is a species of vesper bat. It is found in Mexico and the southwestern United States. This species roosts in trees such as Populus fremontii, Platanus wrightii, and Quercus arizonica. If available, the western yellow bat will use the dead fronds that encircle palm trees as a roosting site.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Yellow Bat is Lasiurus xanthinus.
- The Western Yellow Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Western Yellow Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Yellow Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Yellow Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Western Yellow Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
- Western Yellow Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
- Western Yellow Bat belongs to the genus Lasiurus.