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Roundleaf Bat
''Hipposideros'' is one of the most diverse genera of bats, with more than 70 species. They are collectively called roundleaf bats after the shape of their nasal ornament. It is the type genus of the family Hipposideridae. It is divided into species groups based on morphology (biology), morphology. Species included in this genus are ''armiger'' species group *Great roundleaf bat, ''H. armiger'' *Lesser great leaf-nosed bat, ''H. turpis'' *Pendlebury's roundleaf bat, ''H. pendlebury'' *Ha Long roundleaf bat, ''H. alongensis'' ''bicolor'' species group *Dusky leaf-nosed bat, ''H. ater'' *Benito roundleaf bat, ''H. beatus'' *Bicolored roundleaf bat, ''H. bicolor'' *Short-headed roundleaf bat, ''H. breviceps'' *Sundevall's roundleaf bat, ''H. caffer'' *Spurred roundleaf bat, ''H. calcaratus'' *Fawn leaf-nosed bat, ''H. cervinus'' *Ashy roundleaf bat, ''H. cineraceus'' *Large Mindanao roundleaf bat, ''H. coronatus'' *Cox's roundleaf bat, ''H. coxi'' *Timor roundleaf bat, ''H. crumen ...
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Great Roundleaf Bat
The great roundleaf bat, also known as the great Himalayan leaf-nosed bat (''Hipposideros armiger'') is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae found in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China. It gives birth to two young a year. It has been assessed as least concern by the IUCN. Taxonomy There are four recognised subspecies of the bat. They are: * ''H. a. armiger'' * ''H. a. fujianensis'' * ''H. a. terasensis'' * ''H. a. traninhensis'' Description The great roundleaf bat is similar in appearance to the closely related intermediate roundleaf bat (''H. larvatus''). However, the great roundleaf bat is larger and possesses four, not three, lateral accessory leaflets on each side of the main noseleaf. This bat has a forearm length up to 9.8 cm, and weighs up to 60 g. After an experiment published by Kathryn Knight, in which they painted the accessory leaflets and the ears and videotaped, it was concluded that when they clicked the leaflets closed and their ears ben ...
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Bicolored Roundleaf Bat
The bicolored roundleaf bat (''Hipposideros bicolor'') is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae found in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. This bat inhabits caves, rock crevices and tunnels among lowland forests. They roost in large numbers and consume mostly small winged insects. Their navigation and hunting skills come from the use of echolocation. Its leafnose is used to release ultrasonic shouts to distinguish its surroundings. Echolocation is also used to distinguish other species based on their wingbeat and size. The habitat of this bat decides the color of its fur. Bleaching fumes of a cave environment will cause an orange colored fur. Those who inhabit a well-ventilated roost will be a light brown color. Taxonomy It was described as a new species in 1834 by Dutch zoologist Coenraad Jacob Temminck. Temminck placed it in the genus '' Rhinolophus'' with a binomial of ''R. bicolor''. The bicolored leafnose bat has four subspecies: ''Hip ...
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Fawn Leaf-nosed Bat
The fawn leaf-nosed bat (''Hipposideros cervinus'') is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae found in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vanuatu. Taxonomy The species was first described by John Gould in his Mammals of Australia (1854), the author assigning it to the genus '' Rhinolophus'' with some hesitation. The specimens referred to by Gould and subsequent authors were obtained at Cape York peninsula and Albany Island (Pabaju) at the northeast of Australia. A taxonomic treatment in a new generic combination, as a subspecies of '' Hipposideros galeritus'', was published in a revision of the genus a century later by J. E. Hill, part of his extensive work on the systematics of the order Chiroptera. The species-complex of ''H. galeritus'' and other Australopapuan taxa of ''Hipposideros'' was again reviewed by Hill and Paulina D. Jenkins in 1981, attempting to resolve what emerged as polyphyletic descriptions. These authors published a new diagnosis of ...
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Large Mindanao Roundleaf Bat
The large Mindanao roundleaf bat (''Hipposideros coronatus'') is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae endemic to the Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ .... References Hipposideros Mammals of the Philippines Mammals described in 1871 Endemic fauna of the Philippines Fauna of Mindanao Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Bats of Southeast Asia {{Hipposideridae-stub ...
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Jones's Roundleaf Bat
Jones's roundleaf bat (''Hipposideros jonesi'') is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is endemic to southern West Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, savanna, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, rocky areas, and caves and other subterranean habitats. Taxonomy The holotype was collected by T. S. Jones of the Sierra Leone Department of Agriculture in Makeni in 1947. Upon further examination of the holotype at the British Museum by Hayman, it was recognized as a distinct species. The bat was subsequently named after T. S. Jones. It belong to the ''bicolor'' species group. Description It is a small microbat with a noseleaf and large ears. Both sexes are similar in appearance. It is grayish-brown with an orange phase. The hairs are fine, dense, and silky, and the mid-dorsal hairs are 10-11 mm in length. The dorsal pelage is grayish-brown to a dirty brown. The dorsal hairs are dark gray and gray at the tip. The ventral pel ...
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Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat
The Kolar leaf-nosed bat (''Hipposideros hypophyllus''), or leafletted leaf-nosed bat is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is endemic to India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and caves. It is found in only one cave in India, and its population is less than 200 individuals. Taxonomy This species was described in 1994. The ''Hipposideros'' bats of South Asia are divided into closely related species groups. The Kolar leaf-nosed bat is placed in the "bicolor" species group, which also includes: The "bicolor" species group is characterized by the absence of secondary leaflets on their nose-leaves and a forearm length of . It is most closely related to Cantor's roundleaf bat and the fawn leaf-nosed bat; these three species form a clade in the genus ''Hipposideros''. Description Its forearm is long. The fur on its back is variable in color, with some individuals' hairs tipped with grayish-brown, while others' hairs are tipped with rufou ...
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Thailand Roundleaf Bat
The Thailand roundleaf bat (''Hipposideros halophyllus'') is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is endemic to Thailand. Distribution ''Hipposideros halophyllus'' is found in: * Khao Samor Khon, Lopburi Province (1,000-1,400 individuals) * Pha Daeng Cave, Chiang Mai Province (fewer than 200 individuals) *Khao Singto, Sa Kaeo Province (fewer than 200 individuals) *Ton Chan Cave, Saraburi Province *Khao Yoi Cave, Phetchaburi Province Phetchaburi ( th, เพชรบุรี, ) or Phet Buri () is one of the western or central provinces (''changwat'') of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Prachuap Khiri Khan. In the w ... References Mammals of Thailand Hipposideros Mammals described in 1984 Bats of Southeast Asia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Hipposideridae-stub ...
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Cantor's Roundleaf Bat
Cantor's roundleaf bat (''Hipposideros galeritus'') is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is found in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. It is named after Theodore Edward Cantor, a 19th-century Danish Danish may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to the country of Denmark People * A national or citizen of Denmark, also called a "Dane," see Demographics of Denmark * Culture of Denmark * Danish people or Danes, people with a Danish a ... physician, zoologist, and botanist. References Hipposideros Bats of South Asia Bats of Southeast Asia Bats of India Bats of Indonesia Bats of Malaysia Mammals of Borneo Mammals of Bangladesh Mammals of Cambodia Mammals of Laos Mammals of Nepal Mammals of the Philippines Mammals of Sri Lanka Mammals of Thailand Mammals of Vietnam Mammals described in 1846 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Hipposideridae-stub ...
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Fulvus Roundleaf Bat
The fulvus roundleaf bat or fulvus leaf-nosed bat (''Hipposideros fulvus'') is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is found in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Taxonomy The fulvus roundleaf bat was described as a new species in 1838 by British zoologist John Edward Gray. The holotype had been collected by Walter Elliot in the Madras, India (now Chennai). Gray stated that its fur was "reddish fulvous", giving it the species name "''fulvus''". Description Individuals have a forearm length of and weigh . It has large ears that are rounded at the tips. Its fur color is variable; individuals have been documented with pale yellow, golden orange, and pale gray fur. Range and habitat It is native to Central and South Asia, and has been documented in the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is found at a range of elevations from above sea level. Conservation As of 2019, it is eva ...
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Sooty Roundleaf Bat
The sooty roundleaf bat (''Hipposideros fuliginosus'') is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is found in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist savanna A savanna or savannah is a mixed woodland-grassland (i.e. grassy woodland) ecosystem characterised by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does not close. The open canopy allows sufficient light to reach the ground to .... References Hipposideros Mammals described in 1853 Bats of Africa Taxa named by Coenraad Jacob Temminck Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Hipposideridae-stub ...
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Dayak Roundleaf Bat
The Dayak roundleaf bat (''Hipposideros dyacorum''), also known as the least roundleaf bat, is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is endemic to Indonesia and Malaysia. Taxonomy The Dayak roundleaf bat was described as a new species in 1902 by British zoologist Oldfield Thomas. Thomas named it ''Hipposiderus dyacorum'', misspelling the genus ''Hipposideros''. The holotype had been collected by Charles Hose on Mount Mulu Mount Mulu ( ms, Gunung Mulu) is a sandstone and shale mountain. At 2376 m, it is the second highest mountain in the state of Sarawak, after Mount Murud. It is located within the boundaries of Gunung Mulu National Park, which is named after ..., Malaysia. Description Its forearm length is , and individuals weigh . References Hipposideros Mammals described in 1902 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Bats of Southeast Asia Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas {{Rhinolophidae-stub ...
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Khajuria's Leaf-nosed Bat
The Khajuria's leaf-nosed bat, also known as Durga Das's leaf-nosed bat (''Hipposideros durgadasi''), is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is endemic to India. Its natural habitat is caves. It is threatened by habitat loss. Taxonomy The bat was formerly considered a subspecies of '' H. cineraceus'' by Blyth in 1853, but is now commonly considered a distinct species. The species was first recognized as a separate species by Topál in 1975. It belongs to the bicolor species group. The holotype was collected from the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh in 1970. Description The fur is soft and brown to reddish-brown on the dorsal surface and whitish on the ventral surface. The bat, like other species in the bicolor group, lacks supplementary leaflets. The anterior leaf possesses a median emargination and is covered everywhere with short, stiff black hair. The internarial septum is well-developed and has a short base and a bulbous apex. The nostrils are oval in sha ...
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