ENEndangered
Myotis leibii
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in VESPERTILIONIDAE
Threatened in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Why is Myotis leibii classified as Endangered?
Myotis leibii 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Myotis leibii live?
Myotis leibii occurs in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myotis leibii?
The main threats to Myotis leibii are 1.1, 2.1, 6.1, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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