VU

Hill's Leaf-nosed Bat

Hipposideros edwardshilli

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Hipposideros edwardshilli faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly affecting the limestone cave systems and surrounding forests essential for roosting and foraging. Mining activities targeting limestone formations directly destroy critical roost sites, while agricultural expansion reduces the insect prey base this species depends upon. Climate change may further impact the delicate microclimate conditions required in cave roosts.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leaf-nosed bat inhabits limestone karst landscapes across Southeast Asia, roosting primarily in caves and rock crevices within tropical forests. The species requires intact forest canopy surrounding cave systems for optimal foraging on insects, particularly in areas with high limestone formation density.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hill's Leaf-nosed Bat classified as Vulnerable?
Hill's Leaf-nosed 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. Hipposideros edwardshilli faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly affecting the limestone cave systems and surrounding forests essential for roosting and foraging. Mining activities targeting limestone formations directly destroy critical roost sites, while agricultural expansion reduces the insect prey base this species depends upon. Climate change may further impact the delicate microclimate conditions required in cave roosts.
Where does Hill's Leaf-nosed Bat live?
Hill's Leaf-nosed Bat occurs in Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hill's Leaf-nosed Bat?
The main threats to Hill's Leaf-nosed 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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