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Blunt-eared Bat

Tomopeas ravus

Declining

Overview

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

Tomopeas ravus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development in its limited Peruvian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized desert and semi-arid habitat requirements. Human encroachment and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bat species inhabits arid and semi-arid regions of western Peru, typically roosting in caves, rock crevices, and abandoned buildings in desert valleys and coastal areas. It forages in open desert habitats and scrubland environments at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,000 meters.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorDesert· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blunt-eared Bat classified as Endangered?
Blunt-eared 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. Tomopeas ravus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development in its limited Peruvian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized desert and semi-arid habitat requirements. Human encroachment and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Blunt-eared Bat live?
Blunt-eared Bat occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blunt-eared Bat?
The main threats to Blunt-eared 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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