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Eastern horseshoe bat

Rhinolophus megaphyllus

Photo by Steve A
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Field Notes

Description:

Also called Smaller Horseshoe Bat, Small insectiverous bat measures about 8-10 gram. Name refers to the "horseshoe" like shape of the nose leaf

Habitat:

Ganerally cave dwellers, but this one set up home in my garden shed for a short while.

Reference Links:

Smaller Horseshoe Bat

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