Belligerent Horseshoe Bat

Rhinolophus belligerator

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinolophidae

About

The Poso horseshoe bat or belligerent horseshoe bat is an endangered species of horseshoe bat found only on Sulawesi Island, which is part of Indonesia.

Fun Fact

This unusual species name for a bat was suggested because "the specimen originates in an area where a long-running and senseless Muslim–Christian civil war has been going on for many years" (see Poso riots).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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