Sundevall's roundleaf bat (Hipposideros caffer) — Least Concern Mammalia

Sundevall's roundleaf bat

Hipposideros caffer

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Hipposideridae

About

Sundevall's roundleaf bat, also called Sundevall's leaf-nosed bat, is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae.

Fun Fact

Sundevall's roundleaf bat feeds primarily on moths, which may form up to 92% of its diet.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in savannah habitats, and avoids the dense rainforests of central Africa.

Diet

Eat small amounts of beetles, flies, and other insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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