Tiny Bat, Francis' Wooly Horshoe Bat - Rhinolophus francisi

This was a Tiny Bat seen during a night walk at Tawau Hills Park.
It was hanging from a small branch by the side of a trail.

See this post for the size reference :

comments (7)

Claire Hamilton

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Could this be it?
http://www.sci-news.com/biology/science-francis-woolly-horseshoe-bat-rhinolophus-francisi-03401.html Posted 7 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
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  Thanks, Claire for the help with ID, looks like it, also seems like it is also small in size.
  Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Claire Hamilton
    
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    My pleasure, if correct, a fairly recent discovery! Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Albert Kang
      
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      Yes, in 2015.
      It looks similar, to my untrained eyes! ha ha, and the size is roughly the same, I estimate the one I saw around 5 cm (could be a bit bigger) and in Wikipedia, its mentioned as around 6.34 cm. Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. Claire Hamilton
        
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        Well, I am convinced, what a find! I shall repromote, just to see if there are further comments. Posted 7 years ago
      2. Albert Kang
        
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        Thanks again, Claire.
        Its always nicer to know the ID of the animal you take pic of and the added bonus if its a rare find or a newly discovered find :D Posted 7 years ago

Christine Young

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Today's Facebook post:

We’re sniffing out some notable noses today! Click on the photos to see what makes each nose unique! #JungleDragon

Francis' Wooly Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus francisi) is distinguished by its horseshoe-shaped nose-leaf. Most bats emit echolocation calls through their mouths, but horseshoe bats emit them through their uniquely-shaped noses! Horseshoe bats have sophisticated echolocation that they rely on to navigate and find food. {Spotted in Malaysia by Albert Kang} #Horseshoebat #FrancisWoolyHorseshoeBat #Rhinolophusfrancisi

https://www.facebook.com/jungledragonwildlife Posted 4 years ago