Orbiculus Roundleaf Bat

Hipposideros orbiculus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Hipposideridae

About

The orbiculus leaf-nosed bat, also known as the orbiculus roundleaf bat and small disc roundleaf bat, is a species of bat from the family Hipposideridae. The species has been found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia and on peninsular Malaysia.

Fun Fact

It is cryptic species with the Ridley's leaf-nosed bat, though the two can be differentiated based on their echolocation characteristics: the frequencies of the two species' calls differ by 19 kHz.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is degrading due to logging, agriculture, infrastructure development, plantations, and forest fire.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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