The large Asian roundleaf bat (Hipposideros lekaguli ) is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is found in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The specific name commemorates Thai zoologist and conservationist Boonsong Lekagul.
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starts withIts forearm length is 66.5–79.3 mm (2.62–3.12 in).Its ears are broad, large, and triangular.Its nose-leaf is complexly foliated with intermediate, anterior, and posterior leaflets.
It was first documented in Thailand in 1972.In 1992, it was additionally documented in the Philippines.It is also found in Peninsular Malaysia. It has been documented at a range of elevations from 50–400 m (160–1,310 ft).
The large Asian roundleaf bat is listed as a near-threatened species by the IUCN as of 2019. It meets the criteria for this classification because it is likely experiencing a significant population decline. The decline is probably less than 30% loss from 1998–2008, which would qualify it for vulnerable status. It is experiencing widespread habitat loss.
