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Species Threat Matrix
Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus)
Family:Vespertilionidae

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Species Profile
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The hoary bat is widespread, ranging from northern Canada to Guatemala, and probably occurring in all states except Alaska -- even in Hawaii, where it is the only native land mammal. In Colorado, the hoary bat probably occurs statewide from the plains to timberline.

Cave Management

Cave Access Management(grating) U
Surface Disturbances U
Internal Disturbances U

Crevice and Cavity Management

Disturbances U

Energy Development

Oil and Gas Development G
Wind Development (indirect effects) G
Wind Development (direct effects) A

Forest Management

Insect, Disease and Large-Scale Disturbances B
Timber Harvest/Forest Products E
Fuels Treatments U

Mining

Renewed Uranium Mining U
AML Closure Programs U

Rangeland Management

Grazing U
Fire Management U
Invasive Plant and Pest Management U

Urban

Loss of Human-made Roosts (Buildings and Bridges) U
Extermination of Bats U
Urbanization G
Contaminants G