Exotic Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros gentilis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyHipposideridae (Old World Leaf-nosed Bats)
- GenusHipposideros (Old World Roundleaf Bats)
- SpeciesHipposideros gentilis (Exotic Leaf-nosed Bat)
About the Exotic Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros gentilis, commonly known as Andersen's leaf-nosed bat or Andersen's roundleaf bat, is a species of roundleaf bat found in Asia. Hipposideros gentilis was described as a new species in 1918 by Danish mammalogist Knud Andersen. The holotype had been collected by Edward Yerbury Watson near Thayet, Myanmar. Submitted by his colleague Oldfield Thomas, it was Andersen's final credited publication due to his mysterious disappearance that same year. Andersen additionally described three subspecies as well as the nominate (H. gentilis gentilis):
H. gentilis sinensis H. gentilis atrox H. gentilis major In 1963, British mammalogist John Edwards Hill published that he considered all the subspecies of H. gentilis as subspecies of the bicolored roundleaf bat (H. bicolor). He later considered H. g. gentilis and H. g. sinensis as subspecies of the Pomona roundleaf bat (H. pomona). A 2018 publication stated that H. gentilis should be considered a full species rather than a subspecies due to its distinct baculum, nose-leaf, and echolocation characteristics.
Hipposideros atrox is now considered a full species by some authorities. Hipposideros gentilis has... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Exotic Leaf-nosed Bat in Cuc Phuong 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 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Exotic Leaf-nosed Bat in Cuc Phuong National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Exotic Leaf-nosed Bat sighting in Cuc Phuong National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Exotic Leaf-nosed Bat in Cuc Phuong National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Exotic Leaf-nosed Bat in Cuc Phuong National Park in our monthly data.