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Lesser Horseshoe Bat

Rhinolophus hipposideros

Classification

The lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) is a type of small European and North African insectivorous bat, related to its larger cousin, the greater horseshoe bat. As with all horseshoe bats, the species gets its name from its distinctive horseshoe-shaped noseleaf. Physical description The lesser horseshoe bat is one of the world's smallest bats, weighing only 5 to 9 grams (0.

Distribution

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France · 33,490United Kingdom · 9,193Switzerland · 726Spain · 677Italy · 337Germany · 70Belgium · 11LuxembourgNetherlands