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Standing Item: Genome Sequencing

Meike Mai

Aug 1, 2024

Genomes sequenced and currently underway

The Bat Biology Foundation (BBF) is at the forefront of genomic research, working in partnership with the Bat1K genome consortium to sequence bat genomes.

Our cutting-edge sequencing endeavors are conducted at Paratus Science, located in New York, ensuring that we utilize the most advanced technologies available to generate high quality genomes.

All sequenced genomes will be publicly accessible through the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to advance scientific knowledge.


Accompanying these genomes, we also publish detailed genome notes, with species sample owners being listed as the first author.

BBF is dedicated to adhering to best practices. Whenever possible, we make use of previously collected samples, including museum specimens and other species samples gathered with appropriate permits.


Please find below a table listing species BBF is generating genomes for. Some of these have already been completed, for exact status updates please visit Sequencing status – Bat1K


Are you in possession of bat samples that could contribute to this groundbreaking project and scientific community?

Then please reach out to meike.m@batbio.org to discuss possibilities for collaboration, coordinate contributions and ensure our sequencing efforts are as efficient and impactful as possible.

  • Aethalops alecto

  • Ametrida centurio

  • Anoura aequatorialis

  • Anoura geoffroyi

  • Artibeus intermedius

  • Artibeus lituratus

  • Artibeus planirostris

  • Asellia tridens

  • Balionycteris maculata

  • Bauerus dubiaquercus

  • Brachyphylla nana

  • Carollia brevicauda

  • Carollia castanea

  • Carollia sowelli

  • Centronycteris maximiliani

  • Centurio senex

  • Chilonatalus micropus

  • Chironax melanocephalus

  • Chiroderma villosum

  • Cormura brevirostris

  • Cynopterus horsfieldii

  • Dermanura bogotensis

  • Dermanura phaeotis

  • Emballonura alecto

  • Epomophorus wahlbergi

  • Eptesicus chiriquinus

  • Eptesicus furinalis

  • Eumops nanus

  • Gardnerycteris keenani

  • Glossophaga mutica

  • Harpiocephalus harpia

  • Hipposideros ruber

  • Hypsugo ariel

  • Hypsugo pulveratus

  • Ia io

  • Kerivoula hardwickii

  • Laephotis angolensis*

  • Lasiurus ega

  • Lonchophylla robusta

  • Lophostoma evotis

  • Macroglossus minimus

  • Megaerops ecaudatus

  • Mesophylla macconnelli

  • Micronycteris microtis

  • Miniopterus natalensis

  • Mimon bennettii

  • Molossus alvarezi

  • Molossus nigricans

  • Monophyllus redmani

  • Mormoops megalophylla

  • Myonycteris angolensis*

  • Myotis californicus

  • Myotis ciliolbrum

  • Myotis gomantongensis

  • Myotis keaysi

  • Myotis nesopolus

  • Myotis nigricans

  • Myotis pilosatibialis

  • Myotis riparius

  • Myotis thysanodes

  • Myotis tricolor

  • Myotis velifer

  • Natalus mexicanus

  • Nycticeinops schleiffeni

  • Nycticeius humeralis

  • Nycteris thebaica

  • Nycteris tragata

  • Perimyotis subflavus

  • Phyllonycteris poeyi

  • Phyllops falcatus

  • Platyrrhinus angustirostris

  • Platyrrhinus helleri

  • Platyrrhinus matapalensis

  • Promops centralis

  • Pteronotus fulvus

  • Pteronotus mesoamericanus

  • Pteronotus psilotis

  • Rhogeessa io

  • Rhinolophus blasii

  • Rhinolophus clivosus

  • Rhinolophus darlingii

  • Rhinolophus hildebrandtii

  • Rhinopoma cystops

  • Rhynchonycteris naso

  • Rousettus spinalatus

  • Sturnira lilium

  • Sturnira parvidens

  • Sturnira tildae

  • Tonatia maresi

  • Uroderma bilobatum

  • Uroderma convexum

  • Vespertilio sinensis

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