Cyclops roundleaf bat

Doryrhina cyclops

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Hipposideridae

About

The cyclops roundleaf bat or cyclops leaf-nosed bat is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae found in the forests of equatorial Africa. It is placed in the genus Doryrhina together with the closely related greater roundleaf bat.

Fun Fact

It inhabits tropical forests at elevations up to 1,200 metres (3,900 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in isolated forest patches on the edges of the savannah, and in artificial plantations.

Diet

Feed on insects, showing a preference for hawk moths and cicadas, but also eating beetles, flies, and ants, among others.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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