Intermediate horseshoe bat
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The intermediate horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus affinis) is a bat species of the family Rhinolophidae (“nose crest”) that is very widespread throughout much of the Indian subcontinent, southern and central China and Southeast Asia. It is listed by IUCN as Least Concern as it is considered common where it occurs, without any known major threats.[1]
Taxonomy
The intermediate horseshoe bat was described as a new species in 1823 by American naturalist Thomas Horsfield.[1] The holotype was collected on the Indonesian island of Java.[2]
Rhinolophus affinis is divided into the following nine subspecies:[2]
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- R. a. affinis
- R. a. andamanensis
- R. a. hainanus
- R. a. himalayanus
- R. a. macrurus
- R. a. nesites
- R. a. princes
- R. a. superans
- R. a. tener
It varies in appearance and echolocation characteristics throughout its range, suggesting that this taxon may represent a species complex of closely related species.[2]
Description
The intermediate horseshoe bat has a total length of Template:Cvt, with a forearm length of Template:Cvt.[3] Individuals weigh approximately Template:Cvt.[4]
Distribution
The intermediate horseshoe bat is widely distributed throughout Asia, occurring from India and China throughout Southeast Asia.[5] It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.[1][6] The easternmost extent of its range are the Indonesian Lesser Sunda Islands and Java.[5] It is found at elevations from Template:Cvt above sea level.[1]
References
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- Rhinolophidae
- Bats of Asia
- Bats of Southeast Asia
- Bats of Indonesia
- Bats of Malaysia
- Mammals of Bangladesh
- Bats of China
- Mammals of India
- Mammals of Nepal
- Mammals of Bhutan
- Least concern biota of Asia
- Mammals described in 1823
- Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
- Taxa named by Thomas Horsfield
- Bats of India
- Bats of Borneo