Shortridge's Horseshoe Bat

Rhinolophus shortridgei

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinolophidae

About

Shortridge's horseshoe bat is a species of Horseshoe bat native to Northeast India, northern Myanmar, and southern China. It was first described in 1918 by Knud Andersen, and was considered a subspecies of Blyth's horseshoe bat until 2003 when the two species were collected in sympatry.

Fun Fact

It is of medium size with a long mandible and a nose leaf which does not completely cover its nostril.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Northeast India, northern Myanmar, and southern China.

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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