Aellen's roundleaf bat
Aellen's roundleaf bat (Hipposideros marisae) is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Guinea, and Liberia. Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical forests and caves.[1]
| Aellen's roundleaf bat | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Hipposideridae |
| Genus: | Hipposideros |
| Species: | H. marisae |
| Binomial name | |
| Hipposideros marisae Aellen, 1954 | |
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| Aellen's Roundleaf Bat range | |
Taxonomy and etymology
It was described as a new species in 1954 by Villy Aellen. The eponym for the species name "marisae" was Aellen's wife (her name was presumably Marisa). Of the name, Aellen wrote, "Dédiée à ma femme qui m'a accompagné et secondé au cours de ce voyage," which translates to: "Dedicated to my wife who accompanied and assisted me on this trip."[2]
Description
It is a small species of horseshoe bat, with a forearm length of 41 mm (1.6 in). It has long ears. Its fur is uniformly dark gray, while its ears and wing membranes are dark brown. Its nose-leaf is black around the edges, with a light brown sella.[2]
Range and habitat
It is known from several countries in West Africa, including Ivory Coast, Guinea, and Liberia.[1]
Conservation
It is currently evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN.[1]
References
- Cooper-Bohannon, R.; Mickleburgh, S.; Hutson, A.M.; Bergmans, W.; Fahr, J. (2020). "Hipposideros marisae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T10149A22101390. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T10149A22101390.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- Aellen, V. (1954). "Description d'un nouvel Hipposideros (Chiroptera) de la Côte d'Ivoire". Revue suisse de zoologie. 61: 473–483.