The Mount Mabu horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus mabuensis ) is a species of horseshoe bat that is endemic to the Southeast African nation of Mozambique.
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starts withAs of 2019, the species has only been documented at two sites in northern Mozambique: Mount Mabu and Mount Inago.All specimens collected as of 2012 were found in montane forests or submontane forests.
As of 2019, it is evaluated as an endangered species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this classification as it has only been found on a few mountains, with a predicted area of occupancy of less than 500 km2 (190 sq mi).Additionally, the IUCN referred to the loss and degradation of its forest habitats as "alarming".
