Guinean horseshoe bat

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.

Guinean horseshoe bat
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Rhinolophidae
Genus: Rhinolophus
Species:
R. guineensis
Binomial name
Rhinolophus guineensis
Eisentraut, 1960
Guinean horseshoe bat range

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
  1. Shapiro, J. & Cooper-Bohannon, R. (2020). "Rhinolophus guineensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T19542A21980043. Retrieved 10 July 2020.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. Eisentraut, M. (1960). "Zwei neue Rhinolophiden aus Guinea". Stuttgarter Beiträge zur Naturkunde. 39: 1–7.
  3. Böhme, W.; Hutterer, R. (1979). "Kommentierte Liste einer Säugetier-Aufsammlung aus dem Senegal" (PDF). Bonner zoologische Beiträge. 29: 303–322.
  4. Fahr, J. (2013). Kingdon, J.; Happold, D.; Butynski, T.; Hoffmann, M.; Happold, M.; Kalina, J. (eds.). Mammals of Africa. 4. A&C Black. p. 331–332. ISBN 9781408189962.
  5. 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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