| Citation |
Bates, P., Bumrungsri, S., Francis, C., Csorba, G. & Molur, S. 2008. Coelops frithii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T5074A11111570. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T5074A11111570.en. Downloaded on 04 July 2019. |
Description |
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This widespread species ranges from South Asia eastwards into southeastern China and Southeast Asia. In South Asia this species is presently known from Bangladesh Sunderbans (Khulna division) and India (Meghalaya and West Bengal) (Molur et al. 2002). In China, it has been recorded from Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Yunnan, Sichuan and the island of Taiwan. In Southeast Asia it ranges from Myanmar, through most countries in the region, to Thailand and Indonesia (including the islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali) In South Asia it has been recorded from elevations ranging from 100 to 1,370 m asl (Molur et al. 2002).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Bangladesh; China; India (Meghalaya, West Bengal); Indonesia; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Taiwan, Province of China; Thailand; Viet Nam
Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: >2,000
Lower elevation limit (metres): 100
Upper elevation limit (metres): 1370
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Population [top]
Population: Although the species is widespread, it does not appear to be especially common. This may indicate natural rarity, or reflect difficulties in surveying the species. A maximum of seven animals were found together during surveys in Thailand (Sara Bumrungsri pers. comm.). In South Asia it has been found in colonies of sixteen or fewer individuals (Molur et al. 2002).
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
?Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: In South Asia, little is known about the habitat or ecology of this species except that it has been recorded from subtropical forests and mangroves, with small colonies found roosting in caves or hollows of trees (Molur et al. 2002). In China, it is basically a forest species. It has been found in a warm cave where the bat seemed to be hibernating. In Taiwan, this species is found in man-made structures, such as old pillboxes. In Southeast Asia, it is usually associated with forests, occurring from lowland to submontane forests, and is sometimes associated with limestone areas (Bates and Furey pers. comm.). It can persist in disturbed habitats and many types of roosting habitats are used including manmade tunnels (G. Csorba pers. comm.).
Systems: Terrestrial
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): Overall there are no major threats to this species as a whole. In South Asia, some populations are threatened by deforestation, generally resulting from logging operations and the conversion of land to agriculture and settlements especially in the Indian northeast (Molur et al. 2002). In Bangladesh, cyclones represent an additional threat to the habitat. In China and Southeast Asia, the main threat to some populations of this species is general habitat loss and degradation associated with ongoing deforestation.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: This species has been recorded from a number of protected areas in Southeast Asia, and might be present in protected areas in South Asia and China. Within South Asia there is a need for additional research (surveys, monitoring), and programmes to increase public awareness about the species and bats in general (Molur et al. 2002).
Citation: Bates, P., Bumrungsri, S., Francis, C., Csorba, G. & Molur, S. 2008. Coelops frithii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T5074A11111570. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T5074A11111570.en. Downloaded on 05 April 2016.
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