Endangered Chiroptera of the Southeastern United States

Biologists consider four southeastern United States bat taxa to be endangered (in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their range). They are Myotis sodalis (Indiana bat), Myons grisescens (gray bat), Plecotus townsendii virginianus (Virginia big-eared bat), Plecotus townsendii ingens (Ozark big-eared bat). Causes of population declines include loss of habitat, direct killing, and disturbances to hibernating and maternity colonies.