Swinny's horseshoe bat
Rhinolophus swinnyi
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Rhinolophidae
About
Swinny's horseshoe bat is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. In English, R. swinnyi is commonly referred to as Swinny's horseshoe bat. In Afrikaans, it is commonly referred to as Swinny se saalneusvlermuis. This species belongs to the African clade. R. swinnyi was discovered by an African collector H. H. Swinny. They have been recorded in Angola, Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.
Fun Fact
These species have very similar body structure, size, morphology and echolocation calls.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live in small groups of 10 with less than 1,000 mature species in each colony.
Diet
Feed on include termites, beetles, flies, and crickets.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance