Japanese greater horseshoe bat
Rhinolophus nippon
About the Japanese greater horseshoe bat
The greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) is an insectivorous bat of the genus Rhinolophus. Its distribution covers Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia and Eastern Asia. It is the largest of the horseshoe bats in Europe and is thus easily distinguished from other species. The species is sedentary, typically travelling up to 30 kilometres (19 mi) between the winter and summer roosts, with the longest recorded movement being 180 km (110 mi). The frequencies used by this bat species for...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Japanese greater horseshoe bat?
The scientific name of the Japanese greater horseshoe bat is Rhinolophus nippon.
How many Japanese greater horseshoe bat sightings have been recorded?
149 observations of the Japanese greater horseshoe bat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
