Search CO Bat Matrix > Big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus) Threat Matrix
Species Profile
The big brown bat is found widely in the New World, from Alaska to South America. It can be found throughout the United States in a variety of habitats. In Colorado it can be encountered just about everywhere, especially in towns and cities associated with buildings.
Cave Management
Crevice and Cavity Management
| Disturbances | G |
Energy Development
Forest Management
Mining
Rangeland Management
Urban
| Loss of Human-made Roosts (Buildings and Bridges) | G |
| Extermination of Bats | E |
| Urbanization | U |
| Contaminants | G |
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