Intermediate horseshoe bat
A species of Horseshoe bat Scientific name : Rhinolophus affinis Genus : Horseshoe bat
Intermediate horseshoe bat, A species of Horseshoe bat
Scientific name: Rhinolophus affinis
Genus: Horseshoe bat
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Description General Info
Description
The intermediate horseshoe bat has a total length of 58–63 mm (2.3–2.5 in), with a forearm length of 46–56 mm (1.8–2.2 in). Individuals weigh approximately 12–15 g (0.42–0.53 oz). 
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Intermediate horseshoe bat exhibits insectivorous eating habits chiefly consuming Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects. This bat species typically preys on a variety of beetles and moths, forming a significant part of their diet.
Appearance
Intermediate horseshoe bat is a mid-sized bat with a characteristic horseshoe-shaped nose leaf. It hosts a sleek, dense fur, typically chocolate brown dorsally and light grey ventrally. Wing membranes are dark with an edge to edge webbed structure, and it has a notably long tail. There are slight variations in color and size between males and females, with males being marginally larger and darker.
Behavior
Intermediate horseshoe bat is an echolocating, nocturnal mammalian species, adopting a solitary lifestyle. It hunts small insects, using a distinct 'horseshoe-shaped' nose-leaf for precise echolocation. Intermediate horseshoe bat's territorial, often returning to the same roosting site. Breeding occurs once a year, leading to a single offspring. Intermediate horseshoe bat displays torpor during winters, reducing metabolic activity for survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Horseshoe bats Genus
Horseshoe bat Species
Intermediate horseshoe bat 
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