Ruwenzori Horseshoe Bat vs Sulawesi Horseshoe Bat

Rhinolophus ruwenzorii compared with Rhinolophus celebensis

Key Differences

• Ruwenzori Horseshoe Bat is Endangered while Sulawesi Horseshoe Bat is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ruwenzori Horseshoe Bat	Sulawesi Horseshoe Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Chiroptera (Bats)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family same	Rhinolophidae	Rhinolophidae
Genus same	Rhinolophus	Rhinolophus
Species	Rhinolophus ruwenzorii	Rhinolophus celebensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Ruwenzori Horseshoe Bat and Sulawesi Horseshoe Bat share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rhinolophus.

Conservation Status

Ruwenzori Horseshoe Bat

EN — Endangered

Sulawesi Horseshoe Bat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ruwenzori Horseshoe Bat	Sulawesi Horseshoe Bat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ruwenzori Horseshoe Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sulawesi Horseshoe Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.