Narrow-eared Leaf-nosed Bat

Doryrhina stenotis

Classification

Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Hipposideridae

The northern leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros stenotis) is a micro-bat of the family Hipposideridae, known as "leaf-nosed" bats. The species is endemic to northern regions of Australia. They are highly manoeuvrable in flight, and use echolocation to forage for insect prey.

Distribution

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Sources and credits

DescriptionNorthern leaf-nosed bat, Wikipedia contributors

Narrow-eared Leaf-nosed Bat

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