Pakistan
Official name
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
ISO alpha-2 code
PK
ISO alpha-3 code
PAK
ISO numeric-3 code
586
Continent
Asia
Assessment ID
94063
Taxon name
Barbastella leucomelas
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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
94526
Taxon name
Vespertilio murinus
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Scientific name
Vespertilio murinus
Common name(s)
Particoloured Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
vespertilionidae
Genus
Vespertilio
Species
murinus
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)
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
Afghanistan, Pakistan. Sweden, Western Europe to Eastern Siberia; 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
Attics of houses, hollow trees, behind loose bark, urban areas
Threats listed in assessment
Exploitation, accidental mortality, war. 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
94521
Taxon name
Tylonycteris pachypus
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Scientific name
Tylonycteris pachypus
Common name(s)
Bamboo Bat, Club-footed Bat, Flat-headed Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
vespertilionidae
Genus
Tylonycteris
Species
pachypus
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
The habitat is under threat due to deforestation and human interference for commerce. Threats are affecting the population of the species and are likely to continue into the future.
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
Bangladesh, India, 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
Tropical forests, bamboo forest
Threats listed in assessment
Human interference, habitat loss. 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
94515
Taxon name
Taphozous melanopogon
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Scientific name
Taphozous melanopogon
Common name(s)
Bengali: Darijukta English: Black-bearded Tomb Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
emballonuridae
Genus
Taphozous
Species
melanopogon
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, Myanmar, 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
Threats listed in assessment
Hunting, 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
94509
Taxon name
Taphozous longimanus
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Scientific name
Taphozous longimanus
Common name(s)
Bengali-Tholeyjukta Chamchika English-Long-winged Tomb Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
emballonuridae
Genus
Taphozous
Species
longimanus
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, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, 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
Wide range of climatic tolerance
Threats listed in assessment
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
94506
Taxon name
Taphozous theobaldi
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Scientific name
Taphozous theobaldi
Common name(s)
Theobald's Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
emballonuridae
Genus
Taphozous
Species
theobaldi
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
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
A2a
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Of the six locations having 7,000 bats, one location was burnt which resulted at least 3,000 bats killed.
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 and South East Asia; 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 temples, dry scrubland, cave dweller
Threats listed in assessment
Human interference, cave 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
94503
Taxon name
Taphozous perforatus
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Scientific name
Taphozous perforatus
Common name(s)
Egyptian Tomb Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
emballonuridae
Genus
Taphozous
Species
perforatus
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 (India, Pakistan); 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
Threats listed in assessment
Human interference, habitat loss.
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
94499
Taxon name
Taphozous saccolaimus
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Scientific name
Taphozous saccolaimus
Common name(s)
Bengali: Jhalor-leji Chamchika English: Pouch-bearing Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
emballonuridae
Genus
Taphozous
Species
saccolaimus
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
Australia, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia to Solomon Island; 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
Mainly from hollows of decayed trunks of jaggary palm.
Threats listed in assessment
No threats.
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
94494
Taxon name
Taphozous nudiventris
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Scientific name
Taphozous nudiventris
Common name(s)
Naked-rumped Tomb Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
emballonuridae
Genus
Taphozous
Species
nudiventris
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
Afghanistan, India, Pakistan; 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
Temperate, tropical and arid regions.
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss.
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
94490
Taxon name
Tadarida plicata
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Scientific name
Tadarida plicata
Common name(s)
Wrinkle-lipped Free-tailed Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
molossidae
Genus
Tadarida
Species
plicata
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, Myanmar, 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
Spaces behind the old wooden boxes on wall, crevice in rocks
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss, mining. 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.