Mormopterus acetabulosus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mormopterus acetabulosus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in southeastern Australia. Cave disturbance from recreational activities and mining operations poses additional threats to this cave-roosting species. Climate change may further impact the species by altering the availability of suitable roosting sites and prey insects.
Habitat
This species inhabits caves, abandoned mines, and similar underground roosts in southeastern Australia, typically in areas with nearby open woodlands and grasslands for foraging. The bat requires stable temperature and humidity conditions in its roosting sites and access to insect-rich foraging areas within several kilometers of roost locations.
