Nicobar Roundleaf Bat

Hipposideros nicobarulae

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Hipposideridae

About

The Nicobar leaf-nosed bat is an endangered species of bat endemic to the Nicobar Islands.

Fun Fact

The Nicobar leaf-nosed bat was described as a new species in 1902 by Gerrit Smith Miller Jr.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Nicobar Islands, where it has been documented on eleven 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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