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Yemeni Mouse-tailed Bat

Rhinopoma hadramauticum

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Overview

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

Rhinopoma hadramauticum faces severe threats from ongoing armed conflict and political instability across its limited range in Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia. Cave disturbance from human activities and potential roost site destruction significantly impact this cave-dwelling species. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with habitat degradation from urban development and infrastructure projects posing additional risks to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits arid and semi-arid regions, roosting primarily in caves, rock crevices, and occasionally buildings in the mountainous areas of Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia. It forages in open desert and scrubland environments, typically at elevations between 500-2000 meters.

Desert· major

Threatened in Yemen

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Acropora mossambica

Declining
Asian HoubaraVU

Asian Houbara

Chlamydotis macqueenii

Declining
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Socotra Karst Crab

Socotra pseudocardisoma

Declining
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Socotra Freshwater Crab

Socotrapotamon socotrense

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Yemeni Mouse-tailed Bat classified as Endangered?
Yemeni Mouse-tailed Bat is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Rhinopoma hadramauticum faces severe threats from ongoing armed conflict and political instability across its limited range in Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia. Cave disturbance from human activities and potential roost site destruction significantly impact this cave-dwelling species. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with habitat degradation from urban development and infrastructure projects posing additional risks to remaining populations.
Where does Yemeni Mouse-tailed Bat live?
Yemeni Mouse-tailed Bat occurs in Yemen. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yemeni Mouse-tailed Bat?
The main threats to Yemeni Mouse-tailed 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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