Myanmar
Official name
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
ISO alpha-2 code
MM
ISO alpha-3 code
MMR
ISO numeric-3 code
104
Continent
Asia
Assessment ID
94160
Taxon name
Kerivoula papillosa
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Publication
Molur, S., G. Marimuthu, C. Srinivasulu, S. Mistry, A.M. Hutson, P.J.J. Bates, S. Walker, K. Padma Priya and A.R. Binu Priya, editors. 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Assessment ID
94154
Taxon name
Kerivoula picta
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Scientific name
Kerivoula picta
Common name(s)
Bengali: Komola-badami Chamchika; English: Painted Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
vespertilionidae
Genus
Kerivoula
Species
picta
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
South Asia
Scope (of the Assessment)
Regional (multi-national)
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Myanmar
Viet Nam
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
Singapore
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
IND
PAK
MMR
VNM
THA
IDN
PHL
SGP
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Year assessed
2002
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., Marimuthu, G., Srinivasulu, C., Mistry, S., Hutson, A.M., Bates, P.J.J., Walker, S., Padma Priya, K., Binu Priya, A.R. (Editors). 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report, 2002. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
South Asian Chiroptera.pdf
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Bnagladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Molocca Islands. ; For detailed distribution information within South Asia, see Molur et al. 2002
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2002
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Plantations, desert, deciduous, broadleaf tropical forest.
Threats listed in assessment
Change in plantation crops.
Publication
Molur, S., G. Marimuthu, C. Srinivasulu, S. Mistry, A.M. Hutson, P.J.J. Bates, S. Walker, K. Padma Priya and A.R. Binu Priya, editors. 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Assessment ID
94151
Taxon name
Ia io
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Scientific name
Ia io
Common name(s)
Great Evening Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
vespertilionidae
Genus
Ia
Species
io
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
South Asia
Scope (of the Assessment)
Regional (multi-national)
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Myanmar
Viet Nam
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
Singapore
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
IND
PAK
MMR
VNM
THA
IDN
PHL
SGP
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii) + 2ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Only three locations in South Asia and no evidence of continuity in distribution with the Southeast Asian population, hence regionally more threatened.
Year assessed
2002
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., Marimuthu, G., Srinivasulu, C., Mistry, S., Hutson, A.M., Bates, P.J.J., Walker, S., Padma Priya, K., Binu Priya, A.R. (Editors). 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report, 2002. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
South Asian Chiroptera.pdf
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
India, Nepal, China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam. ; For detailed distribution information within South Asia, see Molur et al. 2002
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2002
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Natural caves, subtropical dense karst forest.
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss, deforestation, human interference. Threats are resulting in population decline.
Publication
Molur, S., G. Marimuthu, C. Srinivasulu, S. Mistry, A.M. Hutson, P.J.J. Bates, S. Walker, K. Padma Priya and A.R. Binu Priya, editors. 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Assessment ID
94146
Taxon name
Hipposideros cineraceus
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Scientific name
Hipposideros cineraceus
Common name(s)
Least Leaf-nosed Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
rhinolophidae
Genus
Hipposideros
Species
cineraceus
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
South Asia
Scope (of the Assessment)
Regional (multi-national)
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Myanmar
Viet Nam
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
Singapore
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
IND
PAK
MMR
VNM
THA
IDN
PHL
SGP
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Near Threatened
Abbreviated status
NT
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Although inferred to be distributed all along the Trans-Himalaya, the species' habitat, the montane forests are under pressure from human activities. Due to continuing loss of habitat, the species is not completely secure.
Year assessed
2002
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., Marimuthu, G., Srinivasulu, C., Mistry, S., Hutson, A.M., Bates, P.J.J., Walker, S., Padma Priya, K., Binu Priya, A.R. (Editors). 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report, 2002. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
South Asian Chiroptera.pdf
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Vietnam and Borneo, adjacent small islands; probably the Philippines, India, Nepal, Myanmar; For detailed distribution information within South Asia, see Molur et al. 2002
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2002
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Montane forests.
Threats listed in assessment
Human interference, recreation / tourism
Publication
Molur, S., G. Marimuthu, C. Srinivasulu, S. Mistry, A.M. Hutson, P.J.J. Bates, S. Walker, K. Padma Priya and A.R. Binu Priya, editors. 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Assessment ID
94143
Taxon name
Hipposideros ater
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Scientific name
Hipposideros ater
Common name(s)
Sinhalese: Dwiwarna pathra nas wawalu English: Bi coloured Leaf-nosed Bat, Dusky Leaf-nosed Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
rhinolophidae
Genus
Hipposideros
Species
ater
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
South Asia
Scope (of the Assessment)
Regional (multi-national)
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Myanmar
Viet Nam
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
Singapore
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
IND
PAK
MMR
VNM
THA
IDN
PHL
SGP
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Year assessed
2002
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., Marimuthu, G., Srinivasulu, C., Mistry, S., Hutson, A.M., Bates, P.J.J., Walker, S., Padma Priya, K., Binu Priya, A.R. (Editors). 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report, 2002. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
South Asian Chiroptera.pdf
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Sri Lanka, India to W. Malaysia, through Philippines, Indonesia and New Guinea to Australia ; For detailed distribution information within South Asia, see Molur et al. 2002
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2002
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Ruins, village houses, old dwellings, abandoned mines.
Threats listed in assessment
Human interference, human disturbance
Publication
Molur, S., G. Marimuthu, C. Srinivasulu, S. Mistry, A.M. Hutson, P.J.J. Bates, S. Walker, K. Padma Priya and A.R. Binu Priya, editors. 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Assessment ID
94138
Taxon name
Hipposideros fulvus
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Scientific name
Hipposideros fulvus
Common name(s)
Fulvous Leaf-nosed Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
rhinolophidae
Genus
Hipposideros
Species
fulvus
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
South Asia
Scope (of the Assessment)
Regional (multi-national)
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Myanmar
Viet Nam
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
Singapore
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
IND
PAK
MMR
VNM
THA
IDN
PHL
SGP
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Year assessed
2002
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., Marimuthu, G., Srinivasulu, C., Mistry, S., Hutson, A.M., Bates, P.J.J., Walker, S., Padma Priya, K., Binu Priya, A.R. (Editors). 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report, 2002. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
South Asian Chiroptera.pdf
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Pakistan to Vietnam, south to Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, India ; For detailed distribution information within South Asia, see Molur et al. 2002
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2002
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Subterranean caves, wells, ruins of houses, thorn scrub.
Threats listed in assessment
Human interference, recreation / tourism, stone-quarrying, sealing and fumigation of caves in Ajanta and Ellora caves. Threat due to stone quarrying is irreversible whereas threat in caves is reversible. The influence on the population well understood, not reversible and have not ceased to be a threat.
Publication
Molur, S., G. Marimuthu, C. Srinivasulu, S. Mistry, A.M. Hutson, P.J.J. Bates, S. Walker, K. Padma Priya and A.R. Binu Priya, editors. 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Assessment ID
94134
Taxon name
Hipposideros armiger
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Scientific name
Hipposideros armiger
Common name(s)
Great Himalayan Leaf-nosed Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
rhinolophidae
Genus
Hipposideros
Species
armiger
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
South Asia
Scope (of the Assessment)
Regional (multi-national)
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Myanmar
Viet Nam
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
Singapore
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
IND
PAK
MMR
VNM
THA
IDN
PHL
SGP
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Year assessed
2002
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., Marimuthu, G., Srinivasulu, C., Mistry, S., Hutson, A.M., Bates, P.J.J., Walker, S., Padma Priya, K., Binu Priya, A.R. (Editors). 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report, 2002. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
South Asian Chiroptera.pdf
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
India, Nepal, Myanmar; For detailed distribution information within South Asia, see Molur et al. 2002
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2002
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Montane forest.
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss, deforestation (past), disturbance to caves. The influence on the population well understood, not reversible and have not ceased to be a threat.
Publication
Molur, S., G. Marimuthu, C. Srinivasulu, S. Mistry, A.M. Hutson, P.J.J. Bates, S. Walker, K. Padma Priya and A.R. Binu Priya, editors. 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Assessment ID
94129
Taxon name
Hipposideros pomona
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Scientific name
Hipposideros pomona
Common name(s)
Andersen's Leaf-nosed Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
rhinolophidae
Genus
Hipposideros
Species
pomona
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
South Asia
Scope (of the Assessment)
Regional (multi-national)
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Myanmar
Viet Nam
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
Singapore
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
IND
PAK
MMR
VNM
THA
IDN
PHL
SGP
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Year assessed
2002
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., Marimuthu, G., Srinivasulu, C., Mistry, S., Hutson, A.M., Bates, P.J.J., Walker, S., Padma Priya, K., Binu Priya, A.R. (Editors). 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report, 2002. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
South Asian Chiroptera.pdf
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand ; For detailed distribution information within South Asia, see Molur et al. 2002
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2002
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Caves, subterranean habitats.
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss, development, exploitation, hunting for food, human interference.
Publication
Molur, S., G. Marimuthu, C. Srinivasulu, S. Mistry, A.M. Hutson, P.J.J. Bates, S. Walker, K. Padma Priya and A.R. Binu Priya, editors. 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Assessment ID
94124
Taxon name
Hipposideros lankadiva
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Scientific name
Hipposideros lankadiva
Common name(s)
Bengali: Guhabashi Patanak Chamchika; Sinhalese: Kelaarta Pathra-nas Wavula English: Kelaart's Leaf-nosed Bat, Large Ceylon Leaf-nosed Bat.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
rhinolophidae
Genus
Hipposideros
Species
lankadiva
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
South Asia
Scope (of the Assessment)
Regional (multi-national)
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Myanmar
Viet Nam
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
Singapore
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
IND
PAK
MMR
VNM
THA
IDN
PHL
SGP
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Year assessed
2002
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., Marimuthu, G., Srinivasulu, C., Mistry, S., Hutson, A.M., Bates, P.J.J., Walker, S., Padma Priya, K., Binu Priya, A.R. (Editors). 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report, 2002. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
South Asian Chiroptera.pdf
Endemic to region
Yes
Endemism Notes
Endemism Notes
Region endemic
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Endemic to South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka); For detailed distribution information within South Asia, see Molur et al. 2002
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2002
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Cave, ruins, mines, temples.
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss, deforestation, hunting, human interference. The influence of threats on the population is well understood, reversible and has not ceased.
Publication
Molur, S., G. Marimuthu, C. Srinivasulu, S. Mistry, A.M. Hutson, P.J.J. Bates, S. Walker, K. Padma Priya and A.R. Binu Priya, editors. 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Assessment ID
94121
Taxon name
Hipposideros speoris
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Scientific name
Hipposideros speoris
Common name(s)
Marathi: Paboli English: Schneider's Leaf-nosed Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
rhinolophidae
Genus
Hipposideros
Species
speoris
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
South Asia
Scope (of the Assessment)
Regional (multi-national)
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Myanmar
Viet Nam
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
Singapore
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
IND
PAK
MMR
VNM
THA
IDN
PHL
SGP
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Widely distributed and very common endemic bat.
Year assessed
2002
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., Marimuthu, G., Srinivasulu, C., Mistry, S., Hutson, A.M., Bates, P.J.J., Walker, S., Padma Priya, K., Binu Priya, A.R. (Editors). 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report, 2002. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
South Asian Chiroptera.pdf
Endemic to region
Yes
Endemism Notes
Endemism Notes
Region endemic
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Endemic to South Asia (India, Sri Lanka); For detailed distribution information within South Asia, see Molur et al. 2002
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2002
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Dry and forested areas, caves, temples, abandoned buildings.
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss, stone quarrying, chemical spraying, renovation of temples in southern India. It is hunted for medicine/food in some villages in Tamil Nadu. The influence of threats on the population well understood, not reversible and have not ceased.
Publication
Molur, S., G. Marimuthu, C. Srinivasulu, S. Mistry, A.M. Hutson, P.J.J. Bates, S. Walker, K. Padma Priya and A.R. Binu Priya, editors. 2002. Status of South Asian Chiroptera: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG South Asia and WILD, Coimbatore, India.