Rhinolophus mehelyi
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
↓Decreasing
Population trend
11
Countries
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehely's_horseshoe_bat
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
ANIMALIA
Phylum
CHORDATA
Class
MAMMALIA
Order
CHIROPTERA
Family
RHINOLOPHIDAE
Genus
Rhinolophus
Rhinolophus mehelyi belongs to the family RHINOLOPHIDAE, order CHIROPTERA, within the MAMMALIA class.
Habitat & Distribution
Threats
Annual & perennial non-timber crops
Housing & urban areas
Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals
Recreational activities
Conservation Actions
Found in 11 Countries
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (VU).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | VUVulnerable | VUVulnerable | Same |
| EU | VUVulnerable | VUVulnerable | Same |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
Community Sightings
Report a sightingNo community sightings yet. Be the first to report!
Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2026). Rhinolophus mehelyi (Rhinolophus mehelyi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/mehelys-horseshoe-bat