Big-eared roundleaf bat
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Hipposideros macrobullatus

The big-eared roundleaf bat (Hipposideros macrobullatus ) is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae.It is endemic to Indonesia, known from Kangean Islands, southwestern Sulawesi and Seram Island.It roosts in caves and tree hollows and probably forages in woodland. It is threatened by habitat loss through logging and other human activities.

Appearance

Its forearm length is 40.2–42 mm (1.58–1.65 in).Its fur is brown or reddish brown.

Distribution

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It is endemic to Indonesia.Within Indonesia, it is known from the Kangean Islands, Seram Island, and southwestern Sulawesi.

Big-eared roundleaf bat habitat map
Big-eared roundleaf bat habitat map
Big-eared roundleaf bat
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Conservation

As of 2016, it is evaluated as a data deficient species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this designation because its population size is unknown; its exact geographic range is unclear; and the threats to this species are not defined.Habitat destruction, however, is a likely threat.

References

1. Big-eared roundleaf bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big-eared_roundleaf_bat
2. Big-eared roundleaf bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/10146/22100268

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