Guinean horseshoe bat
Guinean horseshoe bat | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Chiroptera |
Family: | Rhinolophidae |
Genus: | Rhinolophus |
Species: | R. guineensis
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Binomial name | |
Rhinolophus guineensis Eisentraut, 1960
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Guinean horseshoe bat range |
The Guinean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus guineensis) is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, moist savanna, caves, and subterranean habitats (other than caves). It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy and etymology
It was described by M. Eisentraut in 1960 as a new subspecies of the Lander's horseshoe bat with a trinomen of Rhinolophus landeri guineensis. The holotype was collected near Kolenté, Guinea.[2] In 1978, it was elevated to full species status.[3]
Description
It is considered "medium-sized" for an African horseshoe bat. Its forearm length is 44–50 mm (1.7–2.0 in) and individuals weigh 8–11 g (0.28–0.39 oz). Its dental formula is 1.1.2.32.1.3.3 for a total of 32 teeth.[4]
Range and habitat
Its range includes several countries in West Africa such as Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. It is found in high elevations greater than 1,400 m (4,600 ft) above sea level.[5]
Conservation
As of 2008, it is listed as an endangered species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this assessment because its area of occupancy is likely smaller than 2,000 km2 (770 sq mi); its habitat is highly fragmented; and there is ongoing and predicted degradation of its caves and forests.
References
- ^ Shapiro, J.; Cooper-Bohannon, R. (2020). "Rhinolophus guineensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T19542A21980043. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T19542A21980043.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Eisentraut, M. (1960). "Zwei neue Rhinolophiden aus Guinea". Stuttgarter Beiträge zur Naturkunde. 39: 1–7.
- ^ Böhme, W.; Hutterer, R. (1979). "Kommentierte Liste einer Säugetier-Aufsammlung aus dem Senegal" (PDF). Bonner zoologische Beiträge. 29: 303–322.
- ^ Fahr, J. (2013). Kingdon, J.; Happold, D.; Butynski, T.; Hoffmann, M.; Happold, M.; Kalina, J. (eds.). Mammals of Africa. Vol. 4. A&C Black. p. 331–332. ISBN 9781408189962.
- ^ Fahr, J. (2008). "Rhinolophus guineensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T19542A8963554. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T19542A8963554.en.
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