Wildlifeof Nepal
Chinese Horseshoe Bat
Bats
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Rhinolophus sinicus
Basic stats
Habitat
Caves, often shared with other bat species
Range
Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Vietnam
Size
Forearm 43–56mm; ears 15–20mm; tail 21–30mm
The Chinese rufous horseshoe bat has a forearm of 43 to 56mm, ears of 15 to 20mm and a tail of 21 to 30mm. The fur on the back is two-toned: the basal two-thirds of each hair is brownish-white and the tips are reddish brown, while the belly fur is paler and brownish-white. It is easily confused with Rhinolophus affinis (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is best told from that species by its straight-sided lancet and the relatively short second phalanx of the third digit, under 66% of the metacarpal length (Csorba et al. 2003, as reported on Wikipedia). It roosts in caves, often with other bat species, and is found in Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Vietnam. Nationally Least Concern (Nepal National Red List 2011).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Chinese Horseshoe Bat live in?
- Caves, often shared with other bat species
- Where is the Chinese Horseshoe Bat found?
- Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Vietnam
- How big is the Chinese Horseshoe Bat?
- Forearm 43–56mm; ears 15–20mm; tail 21–30mm