Nycticeius balstoni — Details

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Overview

Distribution

Range Description

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This species is endemic to Australia where it is widespread over the inland parts of the country. It is known from 40 to 480 m asl in Victoria at least (L. Lumsden pers. comm.).
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
This species is present in drier habitats within inland Australia. It roosts in tree hollows and building roofs (Parnaby 2008). Females give birth to one or two young after a seven month gestation period (Parnaby 2008).

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Life History and Behavior

Life Expectancy

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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Maximum longevity: 9.7 years (captivity) Observations: One specimen lived 9.7 years in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
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Conservation

Conservation Status

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Red List Category
LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2008

Assessor/s
Pennay, M. & Lumsden, L.

Reviewer/s
Lamoreux, J. (Global Mammal Assessment Team), Racey, P.A., Medellín, R. & Hutson, A.M. (Chiroptera Red List Authority)

Justification
This species is listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, large population, occurrence in a number of protected areas, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a threatened category.

History
  • 1996
    Lower Risk/least concern
    (Baillie and Groombridge 1996)
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Population

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Population
It is a common species within its limited habitat (Parnaby 2008).

Population Trend
Decreasing
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
There appear to be no major threats to this species. Agricultural activities and modified fire regimes within its arid habitat probably adversely affects the species by eliminating trees with cavities (Parnaby 2008). It may be also locally threatened by disturbance of roosting sites.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
This species has been recorded from a number of protected areas. Further studies are needed into the natural history and threats to this species.
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Wikipedia

Western Broad-nosed Bat

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The Western Broad-nosed Bat (Scotorepens balstoni) is a species of vesper bat in the Vespertilionidae family. It is found only in Australia.

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