Geoffroy's horseshoe bat

Rhinolophus clivosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinolophidae

About

Geoffroy's horseshoe bat is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae found in Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, caves and other subterranean habitats, and hot deserts.

Fun Fact

In southern Africa and Malawi, however, groups of up to 10,000 individuals have been documented roosting together in a colony.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a variety of habitats, including desert, savanna woodland, Mediterranean shrubland, and grassland.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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