VUVulnerable
Choco Broad-nosed Bat
Platyrrhinus chocoensis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choco_broad-nosed_bat
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in PHYLLOSTOMIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Choco Broad-nosed Bat classified as Vulnerable?
Choco Broad-nosed 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 Choco Broad-nosed Bat live?
Choco Broad-nosed Bat occurs in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Choco Broad-nosed Bat?
The main threats to Choco Broad-nosed Bat are 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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