Hill's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hilli) — Endangered Mammalia

Hill's horseshoe bat

Rhinolophus hilli

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinolophidae

About

Rhinolophus hilli, Hill's horseshoe bat, is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is endemic to Rwanda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, caves, and subterranean habitats. In 2013, Bat Conservation International listed this species as one of the 35 species of its worldwide priority list of conservation. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

maclaudi as the largest bat of the species group.

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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