Bare-rumped Sheath-tailed Bat
Saccolaimus saccolaimus nudicluniatus
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 7/12/2016
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Least Concern
Listed since: 31/07/2016
Population trend: Stable
Other names: Bare-rumped Sheathtail Bat
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derive from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Bare-rumped Sheath-tailed Bat is a large insectivorous bat which is known to occur in north-eastern Queensland and the monsoonal tropics of the Northern Territory. Their preferred habitat is tall eucalypt open forest and have been known to roost in tree hollows.
Threats
The main threat to the Bare-rumped Sheath-tailed Bat is habitat loss and fragmentation as their preferred habitat is subject to localised development and roost site in trees have been destroyed during clearing.