Intermediate horseshoe bat

The intermediate horseshoe bat is a bat species of the family Rhinolophidae that is very widespread throughout much of the Indian subcontinent, southern and central China and Southeast Asia. It is listed by IUCN as Least Concern as it is considered common where it occurs, without any known major threats.

Taxonomy

The intermediate horseshoe bat was described as a new species in 1823 by American naturalist Thomas Horsfield. The holotype was collected on the Indonesian island of Java.
Rhinolophus affinis is divided into the following nine subspecies:R. a. affinisR. a. andamanensisR. a. hainanusR. a. himalayanusR. a. macrurusR. a. nesitesR. a. princesR. a. superansR. a. tener
It varies in appearance and echolocation characteristics throughout its range, suggesting that this taxon may represent a species complex of closely related species.

Description

The intermediate horseshoe bat has a total length of, with a forearm length of. Individuals weigh approximately.

Distribution

The intermediate horseshoe bat is widely distributed throughout Asia, occurring from India and China throughout Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. The easternmost extent of its range are the Indonesian Lesser Sunda Islands and Java. It is found at elevations from above sea level.