Pacific Sheath-tailed Bat (Emballonura semicaudata) — Endangered Mammalia

Pacific Sheath-tailed Bat

Emballonura semicaudata

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Emballonuridae

About

The Pacific sheath-tailed bat or Polynesian sheath-tailed bat is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae found in American Samoa, Fiji, Guam, Micronesia, Palau, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu. Its natural habitat is caves.

Fun Fact

The Pacific sheath-tailed bat was initially described as a species in 1848 by American naturalist Titian Peale.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found on the islands comprising Chuuk State and Pohnpei == Biology == The Pacific sheath-tailed bat is insectivorous, and prefers to forage in forests.

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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