Minor red bat
The minor red bat (Lasiurus minor) is a species of bat from the family Vespertilioninae.
| Minor red bat | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Lasiurus |
| Species: | L. minor |
| Binomial name | |
| Lasiurus minor Miller, 1931 | |
Distribution
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.[1] and
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.[1]
Diet and behaviour
The minor red bat is a solitary, insectivorous species that forages in open areas and rests among the leaves of a tree.[1] It is a swift flier, though it is not highly maneuverable.[1]
See also
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References
- Rodriguez Duran, A. (2016). "Lasiurus minor". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T136627A21987501. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T136627A21987501.en.
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