Blasius's Horseshoe Bat

Rhinolophus blasii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinolophidae

About

Blasius's horseshoe bat is a species of insectivorous bat in the family Rhinolophidae found throughout large parts of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa.

Fun Fact

Blasius's horseshoe bat was described as a new species in 1866 by German naturalist Wilhelm Peters.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat includes deserts, savannas, shrublands, and forests.

Diet

Prey by hawking, or catching insects on the wing, or gleaning, which means plucking insects off foliage or the ground.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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