Arnhem leaf-nosed bat
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Hipposideros inornatus

The Arnhem leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros inornatus ) is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It lives in the sandstone areas of Kakadu National Park (Northern Territory, Australia).

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It is endemic to the Northern Territory of Australia.Recent records of it have all been within Kakadu National Park.

Arnhem leaf-nosed bat habitat map
Arnhem leaf-nosed bat habitat map
Arnhem leaf-nosed bat
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Habits and Lifestyle

It is nocturnal, foraging at night and roosting in sheltered places during the day such as caves or old mines.It is insectivorous, feeding on beetles, moths, cockroaches, and leafhoppers.

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Conservation

As of 2020, it is considered a vulnerable species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this classification because it is estimated that there are fewer than 1,000 mature individuals left.However, the species does occur within a protected area and its population trend is believed to be stable.In Australia, it is federally listed as "endangered" under the EPBC Act.Locally, it is listed as "vulnerable" in the Northern Territory under the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 2000.

References

1. Arnhem leaf-nosed bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnhem_leaf-nosed_bat
2. Arnhem leaf-nosed bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136739/22035711

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