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Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros ridleyi
Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Chiroptera
(Bats)
Family
Hipposideridae
Genus
Hipposideros
Species
Hipposideros ridleyi
(Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat)
Similar Species in Hipposideros
Bicolored Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros bicolor
Least Concern
Cantor's Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros galeritus
Least Concern
Dusky Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros ater
Least Concern
Ha Long Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros alongensis
Vulnerable
Jones's Roundleaf Bat
Hipposideros jonesi
Near Threatened
Lamotte's Roundleaf Bat
Hipposideros lamottei
Critically Endangered
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Short-tailed Roundleaf Bat
Hipposideros curtus
Endangered
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Sundevall's Roundleaf Bat
Hipposideros caffer
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat?
The scientific name of Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat is Hipposideros ridleyi. It belongs to the genus Hipposideros.
What is the conservation status of Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat?
Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat (Hipposideros ridleyi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat belong to?
Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat (Hipposideros ridleyi) belongs to the genus Hipposideros, which is part of the taxonomic family Hipposideridae.
Is Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat endangered?
Yes, Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat (Hipposideros ridleyi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat belong to?
Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat (Hipposideros ridleyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat?
The closest relatives of Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat in the genus Hipposideros include Bicolored Leaf-nosed Bat, Cantor's Leaf-nosed Bat, Dusky Leaf-nosed Bat, Ha Long Leaf-nosed Bat, Jones's Roundleaf Bat.
Genus Hipposideros — 9 Species
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VU
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CR
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LC
Bicolored Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros bicolor
Cantor's Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros galeritus
Dusky Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros ater
Ha Long Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros alongensis
Jones's Roundleaf Bat
Hipposideros jonesi
Lamotte's Roundleaf Bat
Hipposideros lamottei
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VU
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Ridley's Leaf-nosed Bat
Hipposideros ridleyi
Short-tailed Roundleaf Bat
Hipposideros curtus
Sundevall's Roundleaf Bat
Hipposideros caffer
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