Fulvus roundleaf bat

Fulvus roundleaf bat

Fulvus leaf-nosed bat

Kingdom
Phylum
Subphylum
Class
Order
Genus
SPECIES
Hipposideros fulvus
Weight
8-10
0.3-0.4
goz
g oz 
Length
43
2
mminch
mm inch 
Wingspan
130
5
mminch
mm inch 

The fulvus roundleaf bat or fulvus leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros fulvus ) is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is found in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand and possibly in Vietnam.

Appearance

Individuals have a forearm length of 38–44 mm (1.5–1.7 in) and weigh 8–9 g (0.28–0.32 oz). It has large ears that are rounded at the tips. Its fur color is variable; individuals have been documented with pale yellow, golden orange, and pale gray fur.

Distribution

Geography

It is native to Central and South Asia, and has been documented in the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is found at a range of elevations from 0–2,600 m (0–8,530 ft) above sea level.

Fulvus roundleaf bat habitat map

Climate zones

Fulvus roundleaf bat habitat map
Fulvus roundleaf bat
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Mating Habits

MATING BEHAVIOR
PREGNANCY DURATION
150 to 160 days
BABY CARRYING
1
INDEPENDENT AGE
3 months

Population

Conservation

As of 2019, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this classification because it has a wide—if patchy—geographic range, and it is not likely to be experiencing rapid population decline. It has a low population density, however, and is threatened by disturbance of its roosts.

References

1. Fulvus roundleaf bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulvus_roundleaf_bat
2. Fulvus roundleaf bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/10135/22089934

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