Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat
VU

Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat

Sturnira aratathomasi

Unknown

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Overview

Aratathomas's yellow-shouldered bat is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae native to South America.

Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in South America. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment into its forest habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges in the Andean foothills and adjacent lowlands of South America. It typically occurs in primary and secondary forests at elevations ranging from lowland areas up to montane zones.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Phyllostomidae

Hairy Big-eyed BatVU

Hairy Big-eyed Bat

Chiroderma villosum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat classified as Vulnerable?
Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in South America. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment into its forest habitats.
Where does Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat live?
Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat?
The main threats to Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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