VUVulnerable
Macroderma gigas
DecliningVUAUVUAU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Savanna· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in MEGADERMATIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Macroderma gigas classified as Vulnerable?
Macroderma gigas 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 Macroderma gigas live?
Macroderma gigas occurs in Australia, 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 Macroderma gigas?
The main threats to Macroderma gigas are 11.4, 3.2, 5.1, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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