ENEndangered
King Horseshoe Bat
Rhinolophus rex
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_horseshoe_bat
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in RHINOLOPHIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is King Horseshoe Bat classified as Endangered?
King Horseshoe Bat is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does King Horseshoe Bat live?
King Horseshoe Bat occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to King Horseshoe Bat?
The main threats to King Horseshoe Bat are 1.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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