Plecotus sardus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Sardinian long-eared bat faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. Cave disturbance from tourism and recreational activities disrupts critical roosting sites, while climate change is altering the availability of suitable foraging habitats. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from these combined pressures.
Habitat
This species inhabits Mediterranean woodland, scrubland, and agricultural areas, typically roosting in caves, abandoned buildings, and rock crevices. It forages in open woodlands and along forest edges, preferring areas with diverse vegetation structure that support abundant moth populations.
