Species Threat Matrix
Brazilian free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis)
Family:Molossidae

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Species Profile
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Brazilian free-tailed bats range from southern Oregon and Nebraska to South America. In Colorado, this species seems confined to the southern half of the state. Previously the Brazilian free-tailed bat was considered only a wanderer in Colorado, but it is now known to be a summer resident.

Cave Management

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

Crevice and Cavity Management

Disturbances G

Energy Development

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

Forest Management

Insect, Disease and Large-Scale Disturbances U
Timber Harvest/Forest Products U
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) G
Extermination of Bats E
Urbanization U
Contaminants G
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