Horseshoe bat
Greater Horseshoe Bat ( Rhinolophus ferrumequinum )
The horseshoe bats ( Rhinolophidae ) are a family within the suborder of bats represents the family includes about 70 species, all of which are counted to the genus Rhinolophus. The round sheet tabs ( Hipposideridae ) are sometimes incorporated as a subfamily Hipposiderinae in the horseshoe bats.
Dissemination
Horseshoe bats are widespread in Eurasia, Africa and Australia. Five species are also found in Europe, namely
- The greater horseshoe bat ( Rhinolophus ferrumequinum )
- The lesser horseshoe bat (R. hipposideros )
- The Mediterranean horseshoe bat (R. euryale )
- The Blasius horseshoe bat (R. blasii )
- And the Meheley - horseshoe bat (R. mehelyi ).
Other species of the genus are (selection):
- Rhinolophus siamensis
- Yellowface horseshoe bat ( Rhinolophus virgo)
Description
Your name the animals of the sheet-like skin formations that surround the nose. These consist of a horseshoe-shaped lower lobes surrounding the nostrils and is clearly notched in the middle, and a saddle that closes the nostrils above and reminiscent of a rear ax lying. In addition, a lancet, a triangular, pointed structure on the forehead. This nose is the horseshoe bats for sound reinforcement. The ears have a remarkably broad base and taper to a point.
The wings of the animals are very wide, and the short tail is completely included in the flight skin. The flight of animals acts more slowly and with long gaukelnd Gleitstrecken, the maneuverability of the animals is very good.
Horseshoe bats reach a body length 35-110 mm and a weight of four to 30 grams.
Way of life
In their quarters, the animals depend mostly individually while being completely enveloped in their flight skin. If they are disturbed, they can start right without long lethargy. Like other bats also, the animals hunt at night and are oriented by echolocation. The sounds are expelled through the nose for them. Their prey, mostly insects and spiders, they very often start with the Armflughaut.