Lamotte's Roundleaf Bat

Hipposideros lamottei

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Hipposideridae

About

Lamotte's roundleaf bat is a species of bat found only at Mount Nimba on the border of Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and Liberia. It is critically endangered.

Fun Fact

It detects prey using echolocation, calling at maximum frequencies of 119 kHz, with a range of 118–120 kHz.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Prey on soft-bodied insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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