Coppery Pipistrelle (Arielulus cuprosus) — Vulnerable Mammalia

Coppery Pipistrelle

Arielulus cuprosus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The coppery sprite, also known as the coppery pipistrelle, is a species of vesper bat found only in Malaysia.

Fun Fact

The coppery sprite was described as a new species in 1984 by British mammalogist John Edwards Hill and Charles M.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Malaysia and has only been found on the island of Borneo.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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