Aba roundleaf bat

Hipposideros abae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Hipposideridae

About

The Aba roundleaf bat, also known as the Aba leaf-nosed bat is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is found in West Africa along the southern coast from Nigeria to Senegal. Populations have also been noted in Sudan and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry and moist savannas, and caves.

Fun Fact

It is found in West Africa along the southern coast from Nigeria to Senegal.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the Guinean forest-savanna mosaic and destroyed rainforests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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