CPW Bats Shapefile Download

Updated December, 2025 OVERALL RANGE: The area which encompasses the observed and predicted range of a population of bats in Colorado. This information was derived from Colorado Parks and Wildlife species experts. A variety of data capture techniques were used including implementation of the SmartBoard Interactive Whiteboard using stand-up, real-time digitizing at various scales (Cowardin, M., M. Flenner. March 2003. Maximizing Mapping Resources. GeoWorld 16(3):32-35). Various sources were referenced in developing these data including areas delineated as 50% or higher predicted occupancy as modeled in MaxEnt using various Colorado bat site collection records, telemetry, historic records noted in Armstrong et al. 1994, and CPW Scientific Collection data. This generalized graphic representation of species range data is provided for informational purposes only and has not been prepared for, nor is it suitable for, any type of legal, regulatory, or site specific planning purposes. These data are subject to errors and change. Users of the information displayed in this map service are strongly cautioned to verify all information and contact local CPW Biologists before making any decisions. These data are updated as needed after review by CPW personnel and not on any regularly scheduled cycle. Files in this download include data for: ALLEN'S BIG-EARED BAT, BIG BROWN BAT, BIG FREE-TAILED BAT, BRAZILIAN FREE-TAILED BAT, CALIFORNIA MYOTIS, CANYON BAT, FRINGED MYOTIS, HOARY BAT, LITTLE BROWN MYOTIS, LONG-EARED MYOTIS, LONG-LEGGED MYOTIS, PALLID BAT, RED BAT, SILVER-HAIRED BAT, SPOTTED BAT, TOWNSEND'S BIG-EARED BAT, TRI-COLORED BAT, WESTERN SMALL-FOOTED MYOTIS, YUMA MYOTIS