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Species Profile
Mostly a species of the eastern United States, the red bat also occurs in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. In Colorado, it apparently is rare, and mostly is found in riparian woodlands (and artificial extensions such as urban landscaping) along the South Platte and Arkansas rivers and major tributaries.
Cave Management
Crevice and Cavity Management
| Disturbances | U |
Energy Development
Forest Management
Mining
Rangeland Management
Urban
| Loss of Human-made Roosts (Buildings and Bridges) | U |
| Extermination of Bats | U |
| Urbanization | U |
| Contaminants | G |
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