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Forest horseshoe bat

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Chiroptera

Genus
  
Rhinolophus

Higher classification
  
Rhinolophus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Rhinolophidae

Scientific name
  
Rhinolophus silvestris

Rank
  
Species

Forest horseshoe bat

Similar
  
Philippine forest horsesho, Small rufous horsesho, Large rufous horsesho, Guinean horseshoe bat, Halcyon horseshoe bat

The forest horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus silvestris) is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in Republic of the Congo and Gabon. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

Forest horseshoe bat Wikipedia