VUVulnerable
Javan Slit-faced Bat
Nycteris javanica
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservation
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Javan Slit-faced Bat classified as Vulnerable?
Javan Slit-faced 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Javan Slit-faced Bat live?
Javan Slit-faced Bat occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Javan Slit-faced Bat?
The main threats to Javan Slit-faced Bat are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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