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Do We Need to Use Bats as Bioindicators?

Danilo Russo¹, Valeria B Salinas-Ramos¹, Luca Cistrone¹

¹Wildlife Research Unit, Dipartimento di Agraria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Università, 100, 80055 Portici, Italy.

|August 27, 2021

Summary

Bats, as K-selected mammals, are sensitive to environmental changes and declining populations. Their use as bioindicators is promising but requires more research to overcome limitations and establish scientific evidence.

Keywords:

Chiroptera biodiversity climate change environment foraging forest habitat river urban

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Environmental Science
Conservation Biology

Background:

Bats are K-selected mammals sensitive to anthropogenic stressors and ecosystem changes.
They exhibit trophic diversity, provide ecosystem services, and are widespread, suggesting bioindicator potential.
Current evidence for bats as bioindicators is limited, often lacking rigorous scientific testing.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the existing literature on bats as bioindicators.
To identify the potential and limitations of using bats for environmental monitoring.
To highlight areas for future research and conservation efforts.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies investigating bat responses to environmental stressors.
Analysis of limitations and challenges in using bats for bioindication.
Discussion of potential applications in various environmental contexts.

Main Results:

Bat responses to anthropogenic stressors are linked to ecosystem changes and population declines.
The use of bats as bioindicators shows promise in areas like river quality, urbanization, and climate change.
Limitations include taxonomic issues, sampling difficulties, and challenges in linking responses to specific stressors.

Conclusions:

Further research is needed to validate bats as bioindicators in specific ecosystems.
Developing research networks is crucial for assessing geographic consistency of bat responses.
Technological advancements and existing monitoring obligations offer opportunities for integrated conservation and bioindication.