Sorensen's leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros sorenseni ) is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae that is endemic to Indonesia.
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starts withSorensen's leaf-nosed bat has a forearm length of 55.41–60.22 mm (2.181–2.371 in) and an ear length of 20.16–22.78 mm (0.794–0.897 in).
Sorensen's leaf-nosed bat is endemic to the Indonesian island of Java, where it has been documented at a range of elevations from 0–1,000 m (0–3,281 ft) above sea level. During the day it roosts in caves.
Sorensen's leaf-nosed bat is highly colonial, roosting in caves in large aggregations.
As of 2021, Sorensen's leaf-nosed bat is evaluated as an endangered species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this classification due to the fact that it has only been documented in one location. Its cave roosts are protected, but if disturbance were to occur, its populations could rapidly decline, becoming critically endangered or extinct. Possible threats to this species include mining for limestone.
