Mormopterus (subgenus)
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Mormopterus is a subgenus
of the identically-named Mormopterus
genus
of bat
s.
It is wide-ranging with six species, and includes the western side of South America
as far south as northern Chile
, Cuba
, Sumatra
, South Africa
and East Africa
including Madagascar
within its far-flung range. Species in this subgenus are:
Subgenus
In biology, a subgenus is a taxonomic rank directly below genus.In zoology, a subgeneric name can be used independently or included in a species name, in parentheses, placed between the generic name and the specific epithet: e.g. the Tiger Cowry of the Indo-Pacific, Cypraea tigris Linnaeus, which...
of the identically-named Mormopterus
Mormopterus
The bat genus Mormopterus belongs to a group commonly referred to as "free-tailed bats"...
genus
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of bat
Bat
Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera "hand" and pteron "wing") whose forelimbs form webbed wings, making them the only mammals naturally capable of true and sustained flight. By contrast, other mammals said to fly, such as flying squirrels, gliding possums, and colugos, glide rather than fly,...
s.
It is wide-ranging with six species, and includes the western side of South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
as far south as northern Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
, Sumatra
Sumatra
Sumatra is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia , and the sixth largest island in the world at 473,481 km2 with a population of 50,365,538...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
and East Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
including Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
within its far-flung range. Species in this subgenus are:
- Natal Free-Tailed BatNatal Free-Tailed BatThe Natal Free-Tailed Bat is a species of bat found in Ethiopia, Mauritius, Réunion, South Africa, and possibly Madagascar. Its habitat is restricted, and threats include habitat loss due to landfills and tourism.-References:...
(M. acetabulosus) - Sumatran Mastiff BatSumatran Mastiff BatThe Sumatran Mastiff Bat is a species of bat found in Indonesia. Synonyms include Tadarida and Micronomus. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
(M. doriae) - Peter's Wrinkle-Lipped BatPeter's Wrinkle-Lipped BatPeter's Wrinkle-Lipped Bat is a species of bat found in Madagascar. It is threatened by ongoing habitat loss.-References:...
(M. jugularis) - Kalinowski's Mastiff BatKalinowski's Mastiff BatKalinowski's Mastiff Bat is a species of bat found in Chile and Peru. It is threatened by ongoing habitat loss.-References:...
(M. kalinowskii) - Little Goblin BatLittle Goblin BatThe Little Goblin Bat is a species of bat found in Cuba. It is threatened by ongoing habitat loss. It belongs to the subgenus Mormopterus.-References:...
(M. minutus) - Incan Little Mastiff BatIncan Little Mastiff BatThe Incan Little Mastiff Bat is a species of bat found in Peru. It belongs to the subgenus Micronomus.The species is red listed as an endangered as of 2008, mainly because of it is known only from a single location, near the Urubamba River in Peru. It has not been found in nearby suitable...
(M. phrudus)