ENEndangered
Short-tailed Roundleaf Bat
Hipposideros curtus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in HIPPOSIDERIDAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
Why is Short-tailed Roundleaf Bat classified as Endangered?
Short-tailed Roundleaf Bat is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Short-tailed Roundleaf Bat live?
Short-tailed Roundleaf Bat occurs in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Short-tailed Roundleaf Bat?
The main threats to Short-tailed Roundleaf Bat are 2.1, 5.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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