Makira Roundleaf Bat (Hipposideros demissus) — Endangered Mammalia

Makira Roundleaf Bat

Hipposideros demissus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Hipposideridae

About

The Makira roundleaf bat or Makira leaf-nosed bat is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae endemic to the Solomon Islands.

Fun Fact

The Makira roundleaf bat was described as a new species in 1909 by Danish mammalogist Knud Andersen.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the island of Makira, which is part of the Solomon Islands.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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