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wrinkle-faced bat

Centurio senex

Taxonomy

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

About

The wrinkle-faced bat (Centurio senex) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae and the only identified member of the genus Centurio. These bats are found in various countries in and around Central America. They eat fruit but are not classified within the fruit bats. They are classified as a leaf-nosed bat but do not have a leaf nose. They have an unusually shaped skull which is thought to allow them to eat a wider...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wrinkle-faced bat?
The scientific name of wrinkle-faced bat is Centurio senex.
What is the conservation status of wrinkle-faced bat?
The wrinkle-faced bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does wrinkle-faced bat belong to?
wrinkle-faced bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does wrinkle-faced bat belong to?
wrinkle-faced bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does wrinkle-faced bat belong to?
wrinkle-faced bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does wrinkle-faced bat belong to?
wrinkle-faced bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does wrinkle-faced bat belong to?
wrinkle-faced bat belongs to the family Phyllostomidae.
What genus does wrinkle-faced bat belong to?
wrinkle-faced bat belongs to the genus Centurio.