Bala Tube-nosed Bat (Murina balaensis) — Critically Endangered Mammalia

Bala Tube-nosed Bat

Murina balaensis

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The Bala tube-nosed bat is a critically endangered species of bat found in Thailand.

Fun Fact

It was first encountered in September 2012.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in moist, evergreen lowland rainforests in the Narathiwat Province of southern Thailand.

Diet

Eats insects, foraging for them only 2–3 m (6.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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