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.[1]

Minor red bat
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Vespertilionidae
Genus: Lasiurus
Species:
L. minor
Binomial name
Lasiurus minor
Miller, 1931

Diet and behaviour

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The minor red bat is a solitary, insectivorous species that forages in open areas and rests among the leaves of trees.[1] It is a swift flier, though it is not highly maneuverable.[1]

Conservation

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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]


See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e 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.