Ashy roundleaf bat
The ashy roundleaf bat (Hipposideros cineraceus) is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae found in India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Hipposideridae |
| Genus: | Hipposideros |
| Species: | H. cineraceus |
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| Hipposideros cineraceus Blyth, 1853 | |
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Taxonomy and etymology
It was described as a new species in 1853 by English zoologist Edward Blyth. The holotype had been collected by William Theobald near the Salt Range in Bhera, Pakistan.[2] Its species name "cineraceus" is derived from Latin "cinereus," meaning "ashen." Blyth described parts of its fur as "greyish-white."[2]
Description
It is a small species of bat, with individuals weighing 4–5.5 g (0.14–0.19 oz). Its forearm length is 36–40.5 mm (1.42–1.59 in). It has a simple nose-leaf with a raised bump on the nasal septum.[3]
Biology and ecology
It roosts in sheltered places such as caves during the day.[3]
Range and habitat
Its range includes several countries in South and Southeast Asia. It has been documented in India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has been documented at a range of elevations from 62–1,480 m (203–4,856 ft) above sea level.[1]
Conservation
As of 2019, it is assessed as a least-concern species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this classification because it has a wide geographic range; its population is presumably large; its range includes protected areas; and it is not likely experiencing rapid population decline.[1]
References
- Douangboubpha, B.; Srinivasulu, B.; Srinivasulu, C. (2019). "Hipposideros cineraceus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T10119A22093106. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T10119A22093106.en.
- Blyth, E. (1853). "Report of Curator, Zoological Department". The Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 22: 410.
- Phillipps, Q.; Phillipps, K. (2016). Phillipps' Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo and Their Ecology: Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan. Princeton University Press. p. 106. ISBN 978-0691169415.