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Indian Leaf-nosed Bat Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Hipposideros lankadiva
Family : Hipposideridae
Order : Chiroptera
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Indian Roundleaf Bat
Habitat : Forest, Shrubland, Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic)
Description : The Indian leaf-nosed bat has a reddish-brown or grayish-brown fur, large ears, and a distinctively shaped nose with a leaf-like protrusion. They are relatively large for a microbat, with a wingspan of up to 40 cm.
These bats can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, caves, and urban areas. They roost in groups in caves, rock crevices, and buildings.
The Indian leaf-nosed bat feeds primarily on insects, including moths, beetles, and grasshoppers. They use their echolocation to locate prey and have been observed swooping down to catch insects in mid-air.
These bats are nocturnal, meaning that they are active at night. They use echolocation to navigate and find food, and are known to be skilled flyers.
Females give birth to a single offspring each year, typically in the spring. The young are born hairless and are dependent on their mother for several weeks until they are able to fly and hunt on their own.
The Indian leaf-nosed bat is considered a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), as it is relatively common throughout its range and is not currently facing any major threats.
These bats can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, caves, and urban areas. They roost in groups in caves, rock crevices, and buildings.
The Indian leaf-nosed bat feeds primarily on insects, including moths, beetles, and grasshoppers. They use their echolocation to locate prey and have been observed swooping down to catch insects in mid-air.
These bats are nocturnal, meaning that they are active at night. They use echolocation to navigate and find food, and are known to be skilled flyers.
Females give birth to a single offspring each year, typically in the spring. The young are born hairless and are dependent on their mother for several weeks until they are able to fly and hunt on their own.
The Indian leaf-nosed bat is considered a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), as it is relatively common throughout its range and is not currently facing any major threats.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Taphozous longimanus
(Long-winged Tomb Bat) -
Pipistrellus savii
(Savi’s Pipistrelle) -
Kerivoula papillosa
(Papillose Woolly Bat) -
Cynopterus sphinx
(Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat) -
Pteropus giganteus
(Indian Flying Fox) -
Scotomanes ornatus
(Harlequin Bat) -
Coelops frithii
(Tail-less Leaf-nosed Bat) -
Myotis formosus
(Hodgson’s Bat) -
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
(Common Pipistrelle) -
Hipposideros cineraceus
(Least Leaf-nosed Bat)
References:
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:iNaturalist (www.inaturalist.org), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:iNaturalist (www.inaturalist.org), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.