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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum)
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Upland horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hillorum)
The upland horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hillorum), like all members of its family, is named for its distinctive horseshoe-shaped noseleaf... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Mehely’s horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus mehelyi)
Mehely’s horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus mehelyi) is a medium-sized bat with grey-brown to warm brown fur, which is paler on the underside. It... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Lesser brown horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus stheno)
As a medium-sized member of the horseshoe bat family, this species is characterised by its complex noseleaf. The noseleaf consists of a... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Trefoil horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus trifoliatus)
This striking and charismatic bat is identifiable by its yellow noseleaf and long, soft, fluffy, greyish-brown fur. The elbows, knees and... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros)
The lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) is one of the smallest British bats. It has soft fluffy fur, which is brownish on the... More 21 Images 1 Video -
Swinny’s horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus swinnyi)
This small horseshoe bat has the characteristic horseshoe-shaped noseleaf for emitting ultrasonic echolocation calls. The noseleaf does not... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Large-eared horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus philippinensis)
The large-eared horseshoe bat can be identified by its long, fine, greyish-brown hair which is often streaked with white hairs on the... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Ziama horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ziama)
Information on the Ziama horseshoe bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Mediterranean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus euryale)
The Mediterranean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus euryale) is a rare bat species of the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the second biggest... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Maclaud’s horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus maclaudi)
Information on Maclaud’s horseshoe bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Geoffroy's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus clivosus)
Geoffroy's horseshoe bat is a medium-sized bat with soft, fluffy, greyish-white fur and some slightly brown areas around the face. Horseshoe... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Guinean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus guineensis)
Information on the Guinean horseshoe bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Canut's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus canuti)
Canut’s horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus canuti), like all horseshoe bats, is so-named for the horseshoe-shaped fold of skin that forms part of... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Lyle's flying fox (Pteropus lylei)
Information on Lyle's flying fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Cuban fig-eating bat (Phyllops falcatus)
The only surviving member of the genus Phyllops, the Cuban fig-eating bat (Phyllops falcatus) is a little-known, foliage-roosting bat of the... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Red fruit bat (Stenoderma rufum)
Information on the red fruit bat (Stenoderma rufum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Jamaican fruit-eating bat (Artibeus jamaicensis)
Named for the island from which it was first described, the Jamaican fruit-eating bat is a relatively large, thickset bat with short... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis)
Described as one of the most beautiful of all North American bats, the eastern red bat is a distinctive species characterised, as its name... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Ornate flying fox (Pteropus ornatus)
Named for its fox-like elongated snout and large eyes, the ornate flying fox (Pteropus ornatus) is a species of bat which varies... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Little goblin bat (Mormopterus minutus)
Information on the little goblin bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Banana bat (Musonycteris harrisoni)
The most distinguishing feature of the banana bat (Musonycteris harrisoni) is its extremely elongated snout, hence its alternative name of... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Tent-making bat (Uroderma bilobatum)
Information on the tent-making bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Western nectar bat (Lonchophylla hesperia)
With only ten individuals having ever been studied, the western nectar bat (Lonchophylla hesperia) is a little-known, enigmatic species. The... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Japanese noctule (Nyctalus furvus)
The enigmatic Japanese noctule (Nyctalus furvus) is a small, poorly understood species of bat from Japan. It belongs to the... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Mexican long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis)
Aptly named for its elongated muzzle, the Mexican long-nosed bat is also recognised by its prominent noseleaf, short ears, long, relatively... More 3 Images 1 Video -
Spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus)
Information on the spectacled flying fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 1 Video -
Temminck's flying fox (Pteropus temminckii)
Found on just three small Indonesian islands, relatively little is known about Temminck's flying fox (Pteropus temminckii). In general... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Egyptian tomb bat (Taphozous perforatus)
The Egyptian tomb bat is a fairly small bat, with fine, silky fur that is a mixture of dark brown and charcoal grey on the back, creamy grey... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii)
The lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii) is a member of the most widely distributed groups of bats in the world, the mouse-eared or... More 10 Images 0 videos -
White-collared fruit bat (Megaerops wetmorei)
Named for the fluffy white tufts of fur on the sides of the adult male’s neck, the white-collared fruit bat (Megaerops wetmorei) is a small... More 5 Images 0 videos
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