Geoffroy's Trident Leaf-nosed Bat

Asellia tridens

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Hipposideridae

About

The trident bat or trident leaf-nosed bat is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is widely distributed in the West, South and Central Asia, and North, East, and Central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, caves and hot deserts.

Fun Fact

Pups are relatively large at birth, weighing up to 30% of their mothers' weights (2.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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