Habitat characterization and climate-driven niche shifts of Vampyrodes bats reveal contrasting futures for V. major and V. caraccioli

Hernández-Rodríguez, Sergio; Martínez-Borrego, Daily; Jácome-Flores, Miguel; Cruz, Daryl David

doi:10.5194/we-26-157-2026

Articles | Volume 26, issue 2

https://doi.org/10.5194/we-26-157-2026

© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/we-26-157-2026

© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Articles | Volume 26, issue 2

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06 Aug 2026

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| 06 Aug 2026

Habitat characterization and climate-driven niche shifts of Vampyrodes bats reveal contrasting futures for V. major and V. caraccioli

Sergio Hernández-Rodríguez, Daily Martínez-Borrego, Miguel Jácome-Flores, and Daryl David Cruz

Supplement

https://doi.org/10.5194/we-26-157-2026-supplement

Data sets

Wallace code R Sergio Hernandez and Daryl D. Cruz https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.33054794

Distribution by ecoregions of Vampyrodes major and V. caraccioli Sergio Hernandez and Daryl D. Cruz https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.31462984

Vampyrodes ENMeval evaluation metrics Sergio Hernandez and Daryl D. Cruz https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.30590867

Vampyrodes niche data and localities Sergio Hernandez and Daryl D. Cruz https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.30590831

R code for ecospat analyst Daryl D. Cruz https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.32593200

Model code and software

Ecospar R code Sergio Hernandez and Daryl D. Cruz https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.32593200

Short summary

Frugivorous bats of the Vampyrodes genus are essential seed dispersers in tropical forests but face growing threats from deforestation and climate change. Using ecological niche modeling, this study demonstrates that V. major may maintain stable habitat conditions in the future, whereas V. caraccioli could lose up to half of its suitable areas. Our results underscore the need for targeted conservation measures, such as establishing forest corridors and protecting habitats, to ensure their survival.