Watercolor illustration of Mehely's Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus mehelyi)

Mehely's Horseshoe Bat

Rhinolophus mehelyi

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Mammalia (포유류)
Order
Chiroptera (박쥐)
Family
Rhinolophidae
Genus
Rhinolophus
Species
Rhinolophus mehelyi (Mehely's Horseshoe Bat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Murciélago Mediano de Herradura
French Rhinolophe de Mehely
German Mehely-Hufeisennase

Similar Species in Rhinolophus

Decken's Horseshoe Bat
Decken's Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus deckenii
Near Threatened
Central Asian Horseshoe Bat
Central Asian Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus bocharicus
Least Concern
Chinese Rufous Horseshoe Bat
Chinese Rufous Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus sinicus
Least Concern
Formosan Woolly Horseshoe Bat
Formosan Woolly Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus formosae
Least Concern
Mediterranean Horseshoe Bat
Mediterranean Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus euryale
Near Threatened
Maendeleo Horseshoe Bat
Maendeleo Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus maendeleo
Data Deficient
Guinean Horseshoe Bat
Guinean Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus guineensis
Endangered
Blasius's Horseshoe Bat
Blasius's Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus blasii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mehely's Horseshoe Bat?
The scientific name of Mehely's Horseshoe Bat is Rhinolophus mehelyi. It belongs to the genus Rhinolophus.
What is the conservation status of Mehely's Horseshoe Bat?
Mehely's Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus mehelyi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mehely's Horseshoe Bat belong to?
Mehely's Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus mehelyi) belongs to the genus Rhinolophus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinolophidae.
Is Mehely's Horseshoe Bat endangered?
Yes, Mehely's Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus mehelyi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mehely's Horseshoe Bat belong to?
Mehely's Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus mehelyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Mehely's Horseshoe Bat?
The closest relatives of Mehely's Horseshoe Bat in the genus Rhinolophus include Blasius's Horseshoe Bat, Decken's Horseshoe Bat, Central Asian Horseshoe Bat, Chinese Rufous Horseshoe Bat, Formosan Woolly Horseshoe Bat.

Genus Rhinolophus — 18 Species

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Blasius's Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus blasii
LC
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Mehely's Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus mehelyi
VU
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Decken's Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus deckenii
NT 🐾
Central Asian Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus bocharicus
LC 🐾
Chinese Rufous Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus sinicus
LC 🐾
Formosan Woolly Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus formosae
LC 🐾
Mediterranean Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus euryale
NT 🐾
Maendeleo Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus maendeleo
DD 🐾
Guinean Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus guineensis
EN 🐾
King Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus rex
EN 🐾
Osgood's Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus osgoodi
LC 🐾
Thailand Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus thailandensis
LC 🐾
Sulawesi Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus celebensis
LC 🐾
Maclaud's Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus maclaudi
EN 🐾
Yaeyama Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus perditus
EN 🐾
Ziama Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus ziama
EN 🐾
Trefoil Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus trifoliatus
NT 🐾
Ruwenzori Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus ruwenzorii
EN
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