🌿Native Nature

Yucatán Yellow Bat

Rhogeessa aenea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Vespertilionidae ›Genus: Rhogeessa

About

The Yucatan yellow bat, Rhogeessa aeneus, is a species of bat found in the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, and possibly also in Belize and Guatemala. These small insectivorous bats forage on flying insects (most likely mosquitoes) at dawn and dusk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yucatán Yellow Bat?
The scientific name of Yucatán Yellow Bat is Rhogeessa aenea.
What is the conservation status of Yucatán Yellow Bat?
The Yucatán Yellow Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Yucatán Yellow Bat belong to?
Yucatán Yellow Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yucatán Yellow Bat belong to?
Yucatán Yellow Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yucatán Yellow Bat belong to?
Yucatán Yellow Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Yucatán Yellow Bat belong to?
Yucatán Yellow Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Yucatán Yellow Bat belong to?
Yucatán Yellow Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
What genus does Yucatán Yellow Bat belong to?
Yucatán Yellow Bat belongs to the genus Rhogeessa.