Japanese greater horseshoe bat
Rhinolophus nippon
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinolophidae
About
The greater horseshoe bat is an insectivorous bat of the genus Rhinolophus. Its distribution covers Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia and Eastern Asia. It is the largest of the horseshoe bats in Europe and is thus easily distinguished from other species. The species is sedentary, typically travelling up to 30 kilometres (19 mi) between the winter and summer roosts, with the longest recorded movement being 180 km (110 mi). The frequencies used by this bat species for echolocation lie between 69–83 kHz, have most energy at 81 kHz and have an average duration of 37.4 ms.
Fun Fact
It is the largest of the horseshoe bats in Europe and is thus easily distinguished from other species.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Preys on the lesser wax moth by identifying the moth's high frequency mating call.
Lifespan
30 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance