Guinean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus guineensis) — Endangered Mammalia

Guinean horseshoe bat

Rhinolophus guineensis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinolophidae

About

The Guinean horseshoe bat is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical forests, moist savanna, caves, and other subterranean habitats.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical forests, moist savanna, caves, and other subterranean habitats.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range includes several countries in West Africa such as Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.

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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