Myotis nyctor
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Myotis nyctor faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its forested roosting sites across its limited range in Southeast Asia. Cave disturbance from human activities, including tourism and guano harvesting, disrupts critical roosting colonies. Agricultural expansion and deforestation have reduced foraging areas, while pesticide use in agricultural landscapes may impact insect prey availability.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical forests and adjacent agricultural areas, utilizing limestone caves and rock crevices for roosting. It forages in forest clearings and along forest edges, preferring areas with diverse insect populations near water sources.
