Large-eared Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus philippinensis
Silhouette: Margot Michaud · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyRhinolophidae (Horseshoe Bats)
- GenusRhinolophus (Horseshoe Bats)
- SpeciesRhinolophus philippinensis (Large-eared Horseshoe Bat)
2 Verified sightings at Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Large-eared Horseshoe Bat
The large-eared horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus philippinensis) is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in humid caves in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste. It is an insectivore. Its larger variant is Rhinolophus robertsi, which is sympatric to philippinensis. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Large-eared Horseshoe Bat in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.