| Citation |
Hutson, A.M., Francis, C., Molur, S. & Srinivasulu, C. 2008. Kerivoula picta. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T10985A3236076. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T10985A3236076.en. Downloaded on 06 August 2019. |
Description |
RANGE DESCRIPTION
This widespread species has been recorded from southern and northeastern South Asia, southern China, most of mainland Southeast Asia and some major islands in insular Southeast Asia. In South Asia, the species is known from Bangladesh (Dhaka division) (Sarker and Sarker 2005, Srinivasulu and Srinivasulu 2005), India (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal), Nepal (Central and Mid-western Nepal) and Sri Lanka (Central, Eastern, Sabargamuwa, Southern and Western provinces) (Molur et al. 2002). In China, it has been recorded from much of southeast China, including the island of Hainan. In Southeast Asia, it ranges throughout the mainland, and has been recorded from the Indonesian islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Ambon, Halmahera and Ternate. In South Asia it has been recorded from sea level up to 1,500 m asl (Molur et al. 2002).
DESCRIPTION
It is generally an uncommon species.
HABITAT AND ECOLOGY
In South Asia, little is known about the habitat or ecology of this species except that it has been recorded in dry deciduous forests and found among dried leaves of banana, dry grass, flowers, weaver bird nests and in sugar cane fields. It flies close to bushes with a fluttering flight (Molur et al. 2002). In China it is reported to roost in foliage, frequently amongst dried leaves or flowers that allow it to blend in well. They apparently aestivate during the day, as they are relatively sluggish when disturbed. In Southeast Asia, it is considered to be a poorly known species that probably roosts singly or in small groups in leaves of trees, and in bird nests, and is known to roost in old dead banana leaves (P. Bates pers. comm.). It has been collected in tall grass, flowers, among leaves of vines, and in sugar cane.
HREATS
Overall there are no major threats to this species. In South Asia this species is locally threatened by habitat loss, largely through commercial logging and the conversion of land to agricultural use. It is also threatened by conversion of plantation lands to make way for human settlements and changes in cropping pattern (Molur et al. 2002).
CONSERVATION ACTIONS
In South Asia, although there are no direct conservation measures in place, the species has been recorded from protected areas in India like Borivili National Park in Maharashtra, Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh and Orang National Park in Assam, and Chitwan National Park in Nepal. Studies on preference to and survival in alternate habitats by this species is needed (Molur et al. 2002). |
