Rhinolophus mcintyrei

Rhinolophus mcintyrei

McIntyre's horseshoe bat

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Rhinolophus mcintyrei

McIntyre's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus mcintyrei ) is a species of horseshoe bat that is endemic to Papua New Guinea.

Appearance

The fur of its back is medium-brown, with individual hairs bicolored: hairs are whitish at the base and brown at the tip.The fur of its belly is paler in color than its back.It has large, broad ears with pointed tips.Males have an average weight of 13.5 g (0.48 oz), while females have an average weight of 13.8 g (0.49 oz).

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R. mcintyrei is endemic to Papua New Guinea, where it is documented in forest habitats.It has been documented at altitudes from 270–1,600 m (890–5,250 ft) above sea level.

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References

1. Rhinolophus mcintyrei Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinolophus_mcintyrei
2. Rhinolophus mcintyrei on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/84372245/84372277

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