VUVulnerable
Bare-backed Rousette
Rousettus spinalatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bare-backed_rousette
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PTEROPODIDAE
Threatened in Brunei
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bare-backed Rousette classified as Vulnerable?
Bare-backed Rousette 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Bare-backed Rousette live?
Bare-backed Rousette occurs in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bare-backed Rousette?
The main threats to Bare-backed Rousette are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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