VUVulnerable
Greater Long-tailed Bat
Choeroniscus periosus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Other threatened species in PHYLLOSTOMIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Greater Long-tailed Bat classified as Vulnerable?
Greater Long-tailed 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Greater Long-tailed Bat live?
Greater Long-tailed Bat occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Greater Long-tailed Bat?
The main threats to Greater Long-tailed Bat are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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