Back
Rhinolophus trifoliatus Temminck, 1834
| Family Name: | Rhinolophidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Mammal) |
| Common Name: | Trefoil Horseshoe Bat |
Name
Description
| Description | Fur is long and soft, pale yellowish-brown to greyish-brown in colour. Noseleaf yellowish. Noseleaf consists of rounded, horseshoe-shaped front section. Ears and wing membranes are yellowish brown. |
|---|
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This nocturnal, insectivorous bat inhabits the under-storey of forests. It roosts among vegetation, under large leaves. |
|---|---|
| Habitats | Terrestrial, Forest |
| Distribution | In Singapore, recorded from the Central Catchment Nature Reserve and Pulau Tekong. Distributed in India, Myanmar, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and Java. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Loss of forest habitats. |
|---|---|
| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Unknown. |
| Conservation Notes | Protection of forest habitats. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
|---|---|
| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008] |
Photos
References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp Francis, C.M. 2008. A field guide to the mammals of South-east Asia. United Kingdom: New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd. 392pp |
|---|
