Hipposideros nequam K. Andersen 1918

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Malayan Leaf-nosed Bat

Hipposideros nequam

French: Phyllorhine de Malaisie / German: Malaya-Rundblattnase / Spanish: Hiposidérido malayo

Other common names: Malayan Roundleaf Bat

Taxonomy. Hipposideros nequam K. Andersen, 1918,

“Klang, Selangor,” Malaysia.

Hipposideros nequam was formerly included in the bicolor species group, but its position in the phylogeny is unclear and its taxonomy requires further study. Monotypic.

Distribution. Known only from type locality in Peninsular Malaysia.

Descriptive notes. Ear 19 mm, forearm 46 mm. Noseleaf of the Malayan Leafnosed Bat is large, 6 mm in width and 8 mm in length. P2 is small, and is situated in tooth row.

Habitat. No information.

Food and Feeding. No information.

Breeding. No information.

Activity patterns. No information.

Movements, Home range and Social organization. No information.

Status and Conservation. Classified as Data Deficient on The IUCNRed List. The Malayan Leaf-nosed Bat is a very poorly known species, known only from a single specimen.

Bibliography. Corbet & Hill (1992), Senawi eta/. (2016), Simmons (2005).