Cuban Yellow Bat

Lasiurus insularis

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The Cuban yellow bat is a species of bat from the family Vespertilioninae. It was previously included as a subspecies of the northern yellow bat, a species that has a similar ecology and biology. The species is endemic to Cuba, specifically the Las Villas Province in Cienfuegos, and it is listed under the IUCN Red List as vulnerable due to its ongoing population reduction and relatively small geographic range.

Fun Fact

It is the largest vesper bat in Cuba, with individuals weighing 20–30 g (0.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Cuba, where it has a patchy distribution and has been rarely documented.

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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