Convex Horseshoe Bat

Convex Horseshoe BatThis horseshoe bat was described from highland forest in Malaysia. Its back is russet brown, the underside is paler, and the noseleaf is short, broad and rounded at the tip. The description documents the type locality.What does it look like?The original description records russet-brown fur above and paler fur below. The noseleaf is short and broad, with a rounded tip.How does it live?This horseshoe bat was described from highland forest in Malaysia. Its back is russet brown, the underside is paler, and the noseleaf is short, broad and rounded at the tip. The description documents the type locality.The specimen was mist-netted in montane rainforest and montane ericaceous forest in the Cameron Highlands. This record does not establish roosts, diet or daily activity.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.