Cape horseshoe bat
Rhinolophus capensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinolophidae
About
The Cape horseshoe bat is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is endemic to South Africa, and is potentially threatened by habitat loss and disturbance of its roosting sites, although it is present in large enough numbers to be considered of least concern by the IUCN.
Fun Fact
Their echolocation calls are relatively long, lasting from 28 to 42 milliseconds, with only short pauses between pulses.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to South Africa, and is potentially threatened by habitat loss and disturbance of its roosting sites, although it is present in large enough numbers to be considered of least concern by the IUCN.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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