Wildlifeof Vietnam
Lesser Brown Horseshoe Bat
Bats
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Rhinolophus stheno
Rare visitor: recorded only occasionally in this country
Basic stats
Range
China, Indonesia (Java and Sumatra), Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam
Size
Forearm about 45mm
The lesser brown horseshoe bat is a medium-sized horseshoe bat with a forearm of about 45 mm and a short tail. The back is grey to reddish-brown with lighter underparts. It looks much like the Malayan horseshoe bat but can be distinguished by skull features. It is found in China, Indonesia (Java and Sumatra), Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Lesser Brown Horseshoe Bat found?
- China, Indonesia (Java and Sumatra), Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam
- How big is the Lesser Brown Horseshoe Bat?
- Forearm about 45mm