May roost in large numbers which makes them vulnerable to mass extinctions. Only known from the few localities based on the literature, No recent sightings to permit accurate assessment. Potential AOO is 470km2 (forested area of Budongo)

Only known locality for Uganda from 2004. On account of occurrence in the semi arid Karamoja area, increasing tree stand loss for fuel wood and construction material due to the now increasing sedenatry community in area. Old trees with hollows being cut away

Populations known in Queen Elizabeth and Kibale, previously recorded in other Western Forests but no sightings and presume drastic decline. Density was reported as >10 km² in 1999 (QENP).

Believed to be less than 2,500 mature individuals although recorded as widespread, but suspected to be reducing in numbers throughout range. Rarely seen and no global estimate

Roosts not observed in Uganda, likely to be in small colonies, susceptible to extraction or natural loss of preffered roosts presumed to be hollow trees. Kalinzu may have the only viable population of this species based on capture results in the Mid-1990s.

Permanent population in Bwindi, Mgahinga fluctuates and currently no resident population. Affected by cross border movements. Total population estimated at 400 (2011, UWA), population size likely to be +/- 50%. Population increasing, population estimated at 150 in 1982, 300 in 1990 (total population) so mature individuals less than 250.

Only 1 completely wild population in Uganda (MFNP). Over 2 generations the population of MFNP has fluctuated from an estimated 575 (1970s) to 5 in 1980 and back to 880 (WCS 2014) including juveniles. Previous wild population in KVNP considered unviable as numbers had dropped to 4 animals by 1991 and despite reintroductions the numbers are now still only 20 with little recruitment. Only introduced populations now occur in Kenya: Lake Nakuru (where numbers still declining) and other fenced sites in Kenya. VU listing as AOO (MFNP north of Nile) 1798km2 but suitable habitat more limited so should be upgraded and in reality

Arcording to Kingdon et al 2013, the species is endemic to Rwenzori Mts, specimens only known from the Ugandan side but may occur on the Congo side. Has a very small geographic distribution but with the high altitude habitats where it occurs relatively un affected by human activities. Assumed very small numbers

IUCN lists as present in only 3 forests in Uganda but WCS records show presence also in EA1-3. The records from Kyulu Hills in Kenya are possibly not this species and therefore is endemic and likely to be threatened globally. AOO from 3 forests nominally 597km2 but in fact much less due to degradation and continuing decline expected due to habitat loss in most of remaining forest areas. However recent record in EA2 may show that this species is more widespread in Uganda (though scarce) and persists outside PA's where any remaining wetlands are under severe pressure.

Only found in 1 location. Presumed presence in DRC otherwise may be endemic to Uganda.