Ecuadorian Sac-winged Bat
Balantiopteryx infusca
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Chiroptera · Emballonuridae
About
The Ecuadorian sac-winged bat is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the population trend is decreasing for this species, due to habitat destruction through deforestation. In 2013, Bat Conservation International listed this species as one of the 35 species on its worldwide priority list for conservation.
Fun Fact
According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the population trend is decreasing for this species, due to habitat destruction through deforestation.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the mouth of caves, abandoned mines, and cracks in rock.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change