CRCritically Endangered
Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros hypophyllus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in HIPPOSIDERIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat classified as Critically Endangered?
Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat live?
Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat?
The main threats to Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat are 2.1, 3.2, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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