Rhinolophus robinsoni, Peninsular Horseshoe Bat

Abstract

This bat is listed as Near Threatened because it is a rare, forest dependent species, and its population is suspected to have declined at a rate of 25-30% over 24 years (three generations; generation length = 8 years, Pacifici et al. 2013) because of widespread habitat loss through much of its range, thus making the species close to qualifying for Vulnerable under criterion A2c. The threats are not resolved and the population decline is projected to continue.