Guadeloupe big-eyed bat (Chiroderma improvisum) — Endangered Mammalia

Guadeloupe big-eyed bat

Chiroderma improvisum

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The Guadeloupe big-eyed bat is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Guadeloupe and Montserrat. It is threatened by habitat loss mostly because of Hurricane Hugo, which destroyed 90% of its population in 1989. The species may be locally extinct in some areas of Guadeloupe.

Fun Fact

It is the largest member of its genus, Chiroderma.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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