Publication: Population size, distribution, threats and conservation status of two endangered bat species Craseonycteris thonglongyai and hipposideros turpis
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2009-02-27
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18635407
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Mahidol University
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Endangered Species Research. Vol.8, No.1-2 (2009), 15-23
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Sébastien J. Puechmaille, Pipat Soisook, Medhi Yokubol, Piyathip Piyapan, Meriadeg Ar Gouilh, Khin Mie Mie, Khin Khin Kyaw, Iain Mackie, Sara Bumrungsri, Ariya Dejtaradol, Tin Nwe, Si Si Hla Bu, Chutamas Satasook, Paul J. Bates, Emma C. Teeling Population size, distribution, threats and conservation status of two endangered bat species Craseonycteris thonglongyai and hipposideros turpis. Endangered Species Research. Vol.8, No.1-2 (2009), 15-23. doi:10.3354/esr00157 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/27590
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Population size, distribution, threats and conservation status of two endangered bat species Craseonycteris thonglongyai and hipposideros turpis
Abstract
The population size, distribution, threats and conservation status of 2 bat species included as 'endangered' in the IUCN Red List were assessed in Thailand and Myanmar. Craseonycteris thonglongyai Hill, 1974 and Hipposideros turpis Bangs, 1901 are both rare and poorly known cave-dwelling species, which have restricted distributions and small population sizes. Surveys of the 2 species were conducted in a large number of locations including previously reported sites and potential new locations. Colony size was counted at currently known localities, and population size was estimated. The known distribution and population are larger than in previous estimates, but both species still remain threatened by roost disturbance and the destruction of foraging habitat. Clarification of the taxonomic status of allopatric populations within each species is urgently required. © Inter-Research 2009.