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Woermann's fruit bat

Megaloglossus woermanni

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Pteropodidae ›Genus: Megaloglossus

About

Woermann's bat or Woermann's fruit bat (Megaloglossus woermanni) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is monotypic within the genus Megaloglossus. It is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Woermann's fruit bat?
The scientific name of Woermann's fruit bat is Megaloglossus woermanni.
What is the conservation status of Woermann's fruit bat?
The Woermann's fruit bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Woermann's fruit bat belong to?
Woermann's fruit bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Woermann's fruit bat belong to?
Woermann's fruit bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Woermann's fruit bat belong to?
Woermann's fruit bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Woermann's fruit bat belong to?
Woermann's fruit bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Woermann's fruit bat belong to?
Woermann's fruit bat belongs to the family Pteropodidae.
What genus does Woermann's fruit bat belong to?
Woermann's fruit bat belongs to the genus Megaloglossus.