VUVulnerable
Golden-tipped Bat
Phoniscus papuensis
Unknown
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 moist lowland· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in VESPERTILIONIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Golden-tipped Bat classified as Vulnerable?
Golden-tipped 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 Golden-tipped Bat live?
Golden-tipped Bat occurs in Australia, Indonesia, 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 Golden-tipped Bat?
The main threats to Golden-tipped Bat are 11.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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