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| Subspecies: | Unknown |
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| CITES Status: | NOT LISTED |
| IUCN Status: | Endangered |
| U.S. ESA Status: | NOT LISTED |
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| Jumping Ability: | (Horizontal) |
| Life Span: | in the Wild |
| Life Span: | in Captivity |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Females) |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Males) |
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This species is known from fewer than 10 records restricted to parts of southern Karnataka, Kerala, and parts of Tamil Nadu. Little is known about the habitat or ecology of this species except that it roosts in small colonies of a few individuals in caves and crevices in subterranean habitats (Molur et al. 2002, Bates and Harrison 1997). This species has been observed to roost in old disused wells and small caves (A. Madhavan pers. com. 2016). There is a continuing decline in area and quality of habitat due to disturbance and loss of subterranean roosts.
This taxon is restricted in distribution and is very uncommon in its range. Although the species occurs in protected areas, there are no conservation actions in place for this species. Further studies are needed to understand its population status and trends, threats, and habitat requirements are needed to formulate effective conservation action plans.