Minor Red Bat
The minor red bat (''Lasiurus minor'') is a species of bat from the family Vespertilioninae. It is found in the Bahamas, Hispaniola (both the Dominican Republic and Haiti), and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean, though there are only six known individuals in the latter. Diet and behaviour The minor red bat is a solitary, insectivorous species that forages in open areas and rests among the leaves of trees. It is a swift flier, though it is not highly maneuverable. Conservation Hurricanes, habitat destruction, and human population growth are several factors leading to a decreasing population trend, and the minor red bat is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List due to ongoing population reduction and a small geographic range. See also * Desert red bat * Eastern red bat * Seminole bat The Seminole bat (''Lasiurus seminolus'') is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. Taxonomy The Seminole bat was first described in 1895 by Samuel N. Rhoads. The holotype h ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Desert Red Bat
The western red bat or desert red bat (''Lasiurus frantzii'') is a species of microbat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found in western North America and Central America. Taxonomy Previously, it was believed to be a subspecies of the southern red bat (''Lasiurus blossevillii''), and was called ''Lasiurus blossevillii teliotis'' (abbreviated ''L. b. teliotis''). The western red bat is also very similar to the eastern red bat and is distinguished from each other by minor differences, such as the lack of white-tipped hair in the dorsal pelage in the western red bat and the presence of sparse fur in the lower third of their tail. Their habitats are separated by the Rocky Mountains and may overlap. Distribution and habitat The western red bat is found across western North America, ranging from southern Canada, through the western United States, down to Central America. The species has been recorded in Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mammals Of Puerto Rico
The fauna of Puerto Rico is similar to other island archipelago faunas, with high endemism, and low, skewed taxonomic diversity. Bats are the only extant native terrestrial mammals in Puerto Rico. All other terrestrial mammals in the area were introduced by humans, and include species such as cats, goats, sheep, the small Indian mongoose, and escaped monkeys. Marine mammals include dolphins, manatees, and whales. Of the 349 bird species, about 120 breed in the archipelago, and 47.5% are accidental or rare. The most recognizable and famous animal of Puerto Rico is probably the common coquí, a small endemic frog, and one of the 86 species that constitute Puerto Rico's herpetofauna. Some native freshwater fish inhabit Puerto Rico, but some species, introduced by humans, have established populations in reservoirs and rivers. The low richness-high diversity pattern is also apparent among invertebrates, which constitutes most of the archipelago's fauna. The arrival of the first peopl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mammals Of Haiti
This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Haiti. Of the mammal species in Haiti, one is critically endangered, one is endangered, two are vulnerable, and eleven are considered to be extinct. The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature: Order: Sirenia (manatees and dugongs) ---- Sirenia is an order of fully aquatic, herbivorous mammals that inhabit rivers, estuaries, coastal marine waters, swamps, and marine wetlands. All four species are endangered. *Family: Trichechidae **Genus: ''Trichechus'' *** West Indian manatee, ''T. manatus'' presence uncertain Order: Rodentia (rodents) ---- Rodents make up the largest order of mammals, with over 40% of mammalian species. They have two incisors in the upper and lower jaw which grow continually and must be kept short by gnawing. Most rodents are small though the capybara can weigh up to . *Suborder: Hystricognathi **Family: Capr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mammals Of The Dominican Republic
Mammals () are a group of vertebrate animals constituting the class Mammalia (), characterized by the presence of mammary glands which in females produce milk for feeding (nursing) their young, a neocortex (a region of the brain), fur or hair, and three middle ear bones. These characteristics distinguish them from reptiles (including birds) from which they diverged in the Carboniferous, over 300 million years ago. Around 6,400 extant species of mammals have been described divided into 29 orders. The largest orders, in terms of number of species, are the rodents, bats, and Eulipotyphla (hedgehogs, moles, shrews, and others). The next three are the Primates (including humans, apes, monkeys, and others), the Artiodactyla (cetaceans and even-toed ungulates), and the Carnivora (cats, dogs, seals, and others). In terms of cladistics, which reflects evolutionary history, mammals are the only living members of the Synapsida (synapsids); this clade, together with Sauropsida ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mammals Of The Bahamas
Mammals () are a group of vertebrate animals constituting the class Mammalia (), characterized by the presence of mammary glands which in females produce milk for feeding (nursing) their young, a neocortex (a region of the brain), fur or hair, and three middle ear bones. These characteristics distinguish them from reptiles (including birds) from which they diverged in the Carboniferous, over 300 million years ago. Around 6,400 extant species of mammals have been described divided into 29 orders. The largest orders, in terms of number of species, are the rodents, bats, and Eulipotyphla (hedgehogs, moles, shrews, and others). The next three are the Primates (including humans, apes, monkeys, and others), the Artiodactyla (cetaceans and even-toed ungulates), and the Carnivora (cats, dogs, seals, and others). In terms of cladistics, which reflects evolutionary history, mammals are the only living members of the Synapsida (synapsids); this clade, together with Sauropsida ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bats Of The Caribbean
The bat fauna of the Caribbean region is diverse. For the purposes of this article, the "Caribbean" includes all islands in the Caribbean Sea (except for small islets close to the mainland) and the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Barbados, which are not in the Caribbean Sea but biogeographically belong to the same Caribbean bioregion. Overview The genera of Caribbean bats are classified as follows: *Order Chiroptera **Family Emballonuridae ***Subfamily Emballonurinae: ''Diclidurus'', '' Peropteryx'', '' Rhynchonycteris'', ''Saccopteryx'' **Family Furipteridae: ''Furipterus'' **Family Molossidae ***Subfamily Molossinae: ''Cynomops'', ''Eumops'', '' Molossus'', ''Mormopterus'', '' Nyctinomops'', ''Promops'', ''Tadarida'' **Family Mormoopidae: ''Mormoops'', ''Pteronotus'' **Family Natalidae: '' Chilonatalus'', ''Natalus'', ''Nyctiellus'' **Family Noctilionidae: '' Noctilio'' **Family Phyllostomidae ***Subfamily Brachyphyllinae: '' Brachyphylla'' ***Subfamily Carolliinae: ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lasiurus
''Lasiurus'' is a genus of bats in the family Vespertilionidae Vespertilionidae is a family of microbats, of the order Chiroptera, flying, insect-eating mammals variously described as the common, vesper, or simple nosed bats. The vespertilionid family is the most diverse and widely distributed of bat famili .... Its members are known as hairy-tailed bats or red bats. Phylogeny The following is the relationship of the three genera formerly included within ''Lasiurus'', based on an analysis of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA. Species There are currently 13 described species in ''Lasiurus'': * '' Lasiurus arequipae'' — Arequipa cinnamon red bat * '' Lasiurus atratus'' (Handley, 1996) — greater red bat * '' Lasiurus blossevillii'' (Lesson and Garnot, 1826) — southern red bat * '' Lasiurus borealis'' ( Müller, 1776) — eastern red bat * '' Lasiurus castaneus'' (Handley, 1960) — Tacarcuna bat * '' Lasiurus degelidus'' (Miller, 1931) — Jamaican r ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Seminole Bat
The Seminole bat (''Lasiurus seminolus'') is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. Taxonomy The Seminole bat was first described in 1895 by Samuel N. Rhoads. The holotype had been collected in Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1892 by William S. Dickinson. Rhoads placed it in the now-defunct genus ''Atalpha'', identifying it as a subspecies of the eastern red bat with a scientific name of ''Atalpha borealis seminolus''. In 1932, the name ''Lasiurus seminolus'' was applied to the taxon for the first time by Earl Lincoln Poole. Description The Seminole bat is often confused with the red bat. This is due to the coloring of the Seminole bat, which is a mahogany color with a frosted look due to white tipped dorsal hairs. Coloring is not sexually dimorphic, meaning that males and females are similar in color. Average weight is around 12 grams with females being larger than males. Diet Seminole bats are insectivores. Insectivores are animals that feed primarily on insect ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Eastern Red Bat
The eastern red bat (''Lasiurus borealis'') is a species of microbat in the family Vespertilionidae. Eastern red bats are widespread across eastern North America, with additional records in Bermuda. Taxonomy and etymology It was described in 1776 by German zoologist Philipp Ludwig Statius Müller. He initially placed it in the genus ''Vespertilio'', with the name ''Vespertilio borealis''. It was not placed into its current genus '' Lasiurus'' until the creation of the genus in 1831 by John Edward Gray. The generic name "''Lasiurus''" is derived from the Greek '' lasios'' ("hairy") and '' oura'' ("tail"); its species name "''borealis''" is Latin in origin, meaning "northern." Of the species in its genus, the eastern red bat is most closely related to other red bats, with which they form a monophyly. Its closest relatives are the Pfeiffer's red bat (''Lasiurus pfeifferi''), Seminole bat (''L. seminolus''), cinnamon red bat (''L. varius''), desert red bat (''L. blossevillii''), ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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IUCN Red List
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data Book, founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. It uses a set of precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity. A series of Regional Red Lists are produced by countries or organizations, which assess the risk of extinction to species within a political management unit. The aim of the IUCN Red List is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to reduce species extinction. According to IUCN the formally stated goals of the Red List are to provi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vespertilioninae
The Vespertilioninae are a subfamily of vesper bats from the family Vespertilionidae. Classification Subfamily Vespertilioninae *Tribe Antrozoini **Genus '' Antrozous'' *** Pallid bat, ''Antrozous pallidus'' **Genus '' Bauerus'' *** Van Gelder's bat, ''Bauerus dubiaquercus'' **Genus '' Rhogeessa'' - Rhogeessa bats *** Yucatan yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa aenea'' ***Allen's yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa alleni'' *** Bickham's yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa bickhami'' *** Genoways's yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa genowaysi'' ***Slender yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa gracilis'' ***Husson's yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa hussoni'' *** Thomas's yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa io'' *** Menchu's yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa menchuae'' *** Tiny yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa minutilla'' *** Least yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa mira'' *** Northern little yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa parvula'' *** Nicaraguan little yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa permutandis'' *** Black-winged little yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa tumida'' *** Ecuadorian little yellow bat, ''Rhogeessa ve ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |