Family Rhinolophidae Scientific name Rhinolophus beddomei | Phylum Chordata Order Chiroptera Genus Rhinolophus Rank Species | |
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Similar Woolly horseshoe bat, Trefoil horseshoe bat, Creagh's horseshoe bat, Acuminate horseshoe bat, Dobson's horseshoe bat | ||
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The lesser woolly horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus beddomei) is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, caves, and urban areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Description
Head and body length is 7 cm. Forearm 6 cm. Wingspan 33 cm.
Females are larger than males. Pelage is rough-textured and woolly. Body completely dark grayish brown, upper side grizzled. Wing membrane blackish brown. The ears are prominent, well-fluted, and pointy. Complex nose-leaf with distinctive shape.
Culture
Known as මහ අස් ලාඩම් වවුලා (maha as-laadam wawulaa) in Sinhala.
References
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