Pond Bat
VU

Pond Bat

Myotis dasycneme

UnknownNTEUNTEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pond_bat

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Pond Bat faces significant pressure from wetland habitat loss and degradation across its European range, particularly affecting the lowland water bodies essential for its specialized foraging behavior. Wind turbine installations pose an increasing collision risk, while climate change alters insect prey availability and disrupts hibernation patterns. Disturbance of roosting sites in buildings and bridges further compounds population pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Pond Bat inhabits lowland areas near large water bodies including rivers, lakes, canals, and coastal waters, where it forages for insects over open water surfaces. It roosts in buildings, bridges, tree holes, and bat boxes, requiring both summer maternity roosts and winter hibernation sites.

FRESHWATER· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pond Bat classified as Vulnerable?
Pond 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. The Pond Bat faces significant pressure from wetland habitat loss and degradation across its European range, particularly affecting the lowland water bodies essential for its specialized foraging behavior. Wind turbine installations pose an increasing collision risk, while climate change alters insect prey availability and disrupts hibernation patterns. Disturbance of roosting sites in buildings and bridges further compounds population pressures.
Where does Pond Bat live?
Pond Bat occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pond Bat?
The main threats to Pond Bat are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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