| Citation |
Bates, P., Csorba, G., Molur, S. & Srinivasulu, C. 2008. Rhinolophus rouxii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T19563A8978159. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T19563A8978159.en. Downloaded on 25 June 2019. |
Description |
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is largely confined to South Asia, with a few records outside of this region. In South Asia, it is known from India (Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Pondicherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Uttaranchal and West Bengal), Nepal (Central and Eastern Nepal) and Sri Lanka (Central, Eastern, North Central, Sabargamuwa, Uva and Western provinces) (Molur et al. 2002). In China, there is a single record of the species from western Yunnan (Gaoligong mountain) (Wang 2002). In Southeast Asia it has been recorded from southern Myanmar, with reports of this species from Cambodia being probably erroneous (Kock 2002). In South Asia, it has been recorded from sea level to 1,370 m asl (Molur et al. 2002).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
China; India; Myanmar; Nepal; Sri Lanka
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: >2,000
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 1370
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Population [top]
Population: Though a widely distributed species in South Asia, with a large colony size, a declining trend in the population is being observed (Molur et al. 2002).
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species is found in caves, hollows of large tree in moist evergreen forests, unused wells, old dilapidated buildings and temples in South Asia (Molur et al. 2002, Vanitharani 2007).
Systems: Terrestrial
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): In South Asia, this species is threatened due to cave tourism leading to decline in populations. It is also threatened by habitat loss, largely through commercial logging and the conversion of land to agricultural use (Molur et al. 2002).
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: The species has been recorded from several protected areas in India, including Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, Karnala Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra, Indravati National Park in Chattisgarh, Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Ecological studies and population and habitat monitoring are important research recommendation for this species (Molur et al. 2002). It is not known if it is present in any protected areas outside of South Asia.
Citation: Bates, P., Csorba, G., Molur, S. & Srinivasulu, C. 2008. Rhinolophus rouxii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T19563A8978159. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T19563A8978159.en. Downloaded on 07 December 2016.
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