Ruwenzori horseshoe bat
Rhinolophus ruwenzorii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyRhinolophidae (Horseshoe Bats)
- GenusRhinolophus (Horseshoe Bats)
- SpeciesRhinolophus ruwenzorii (Ruwenzori horseshoe bat)
2 Verified sightings at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park From 2019 to 2026
4 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Ruwenzori horseshoe bat
The Ruwenzori horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ruwenzorii) is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and swamps, caves and other subterranean habitats. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ruwenzori horseshoe bat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |