Greater Horseshoe Bat
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mammal

Greater Horseshoe Bat Facts Rhinolophus ferrumequinum

MammalCarnivore
Lifespan
Up to 30.5 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Classification

Family: Rhinolophidae. Order: Chiroptera.

Greater Horseshoe Bat Conservation Status

Greater Horseshoe Bat is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
Up to 30.5 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight
21.06 g

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