How to Identify Hipposideridae
Hipposideridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Chiroptera, class Mammalia. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Hipposideridae Species
Hipposideros cervinus (Gould, 1854)
Hipposideros cervinus (Gould, 1854)
Hipposideros cervinus, the fawn leaf-nosed bat, is a medium-sized bat widespread…
Hipposideros larvatus (Horsfield, 1823)
Hipposideros larvatus (Horsfield, 1823)
The intermediate roundleaf bat (Hipposideros larvatus) is a Hipposideridae speci…
Hipposideros diadema (É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1813)
Hipposideros diadema (É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1813)
Hipposideros diadema is a perch-hunting bat species with specialized echolocatio…
Macronycteris vittatus (Peters, 1852)
Macronycteris vittatus (Peters, 1852)
Macronycteris vittatus, the striped leaf-nosed bat, is a African bat species mov…
Hipposideros armiger (Hodgson, 1835)
Hipposideros armiger (Hodgson, 1835)
Hipposideros armiger, the great roundleaf bat, is a bat species found across Sou…
Hipposideros speoris (Schneider, 1800)
Hipposideros speoris (Schneider, 1800)
Hipposideros speoris, Schneider's roundleaf bat, is a small leaf-nosed bat found…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Hipposideridae?
Hipposideridae animals belong to the Chiroptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 6 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Hipposideridae?
Hipposideridae is classified in the order Chiroptera, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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