Pallid bat

(Antrozous pallidus)

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Description

The pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus) is a species of bat that ranges from western Canada to central Mexico.It is the sole species of its genus and is closely related to Van Gelder's bat (Bauerus dubiaquercus),which is sometimes included in Antrozous.Although it has in the past been placed in its own subfamily (Antrozoinae) or even family (Antrozoidae),it is now considered part of the subfamily Vespertilioninae and the tribe Antrozoini.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Mammalia
Order:Chiroptera
Family:Vespertilionidae
Genus:Antrozous
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