Seychelles Sheath-tailed Bat
Coleura seychellensis
Conservation Status
Critically EndangeredMammalia · Chiroptera · Emballonuridae
About
The Seychelles sheath-tailed bat is a sac-winged bat found in the central granitic islands of the Seychelles. They are nocturnal insectivores that roost communally in caves. The species was previously abundant across much of the archipelago, but has since seen a substantial loss of habitat. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed the species as being critically endangered, due to population decline. This is mainly due to an increase in land development and the introduction of invasive species.
Fun Fact
Observations of coastal or marsh feeding are thought to be bats that have been forced into feeding in unusual situations due to habitat deterioration.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found roosting in the clefts of the mountainside facing the sea and with a more or less northern aspect.
Diet
Feeds on a wide variety of insect species.
Lifespan
20 years
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change