Rhinolophus microglobosus
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Rhinolophus microglobosus

Rhinolophus microglobosus is a species of horseshoe bat found in Southeast Asia.

Appearance

Relative to other horseshoe bats, it is medium-sized.Its forearm length is 43.8–47.2 mm (1.72–1.86 in).Individuals weigh 9–9.5 g (0.32–0.34 oz).Its dorsal fur is bicolored, with the basal portions of the hairs yellowish-brown and the distal portions cinnamon-brown.Its ventral fur is paler in color.Its flight membranes are all dark brown.

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It is found in several countries in Southeast Asia, including: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Conservation

As of 2017, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN.It met the criteria for this classification because it has a wide geographic range and it is relatively common within its range.

References

1. Rhinolophus microglobosus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinolophus_microglobosus
2. Rhinolophus microglobosus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/84384558/84384597

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