Bicolored roundleaf bat

Bicolored roundleaf bat
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Hipposideridae
Genus: Hipposideros
Species:
H. bicolor
Binomial name
Hipposideros bicolor
(Temminck, 1834)
Bicolored roundleaf bat range
Synonyms
  • Rhinolophus bicolor Temminck, 1834

The bicolored roundleaf bat (Hipposideros bicolor) is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,[2] the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor-Leste.[1] This bat inhabits caves, rock crevices and tunnels among lowland forests. They roost in large numbers and consume mostly small winged insects.[3] Their navigation and hunting skills come from the use of echolocation. Its leafnose is used to release ultrasonic shouts to distinguish its surroundings. Echolocation is also used to distinguish other species based on their wingbeat and size.[4] The habitat of this bat decides the color of its fur. Bleaching fumes of a cave environment will cause an orange colored fur. Those who inhabit a well-ventilated roost will be a light brown color.[5]

  1. ^ a b Khan, F.A.A.; Rajasegaran, P.; Shazali, N. (2020). "Hipposideros bicolor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T80258800A22095301. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T80258800A22095301.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Leong, T.M.; Lim, K.K.P. "NOTEWORTHY MICROCHIROPTERAN RECORDS FROM THE BUKIT TIMAH AND CENTRAL CATCHMENT NATURE RESERVES, SINGAPORE" (PDF). Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. National University of Singapore 2009. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  3. ^ Baker, Nick. "Bicoloured Roundleaf Bat". Ecology Asia. Ecology Asia 2018.
  4. ^ Bates, Paul; Douangbubpha, Bounsavane. "Dr". Wildscreen Arkive. Archived from the original on 2 January 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Hipposideros bicolor — Overview Bicolored Roundleaf Bat". Encyclopedia of Life. EOL. Retrieved 20 October 2018.