Andaman horseshoe bat
| Andaman horseshoe bat | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Rhinolophidae |
| Genus: | Rhinolophus |
| Species: | R. cognatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhinolophus cognatus K. Andersen, 1906 | |
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| Andaman horseshoe bat range | |
The Andaman horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus cognatus) is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is endemic to India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical swamps. During the day, it roosts in caves, but may also choose tree hollows.[2]
Conservation
Prior to 2008, this species was listed as vulnerable through the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In 2008, its status was revised to endangered. The species is in danger of becoming extinct due to its restricted range of less than 500 km2 (190 sq mi), its existence in fewer than five locations, and the continued decline in locations of occurrence.[1]
References
- 1 2 Aul, B & Chakravarty, R (2016). "Rhinolophus cognatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 3.1 (3.1). International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ↑ Aul, B., Bates, P. J. J., Harrison, D. L., & Marimuthu, G. (2014). Diversity, distribution and status of bats on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Oryx, 48(02), 204-212.
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