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Kunz's Roundleaf Bat

Bats

Hipposideros kunzi

Basic stats

Range

Peninsular Malaysia and the southern tip of Thailand

Size

Average forearm 42.9mm

Kunz's roundleaf bat was first described in 2018 and named after Thomas Kunz in honour of his work on bat research and conservation. It is known from Peninsular Malaysia and the nearby southern tip of Thailand; populations were previously assigned to the bicoloured roundleaf bat (Wikipedia, general species account).

With an average forearm of 42.9 mm it is a relatively small member of the bicolor group. The fur on the back is brown to orange, and that on the belly yellow-brown to golden (Wikipedia, general species account).

Quick answers

Where is the Kunz's Roundleaf Bat found?
Peninsular Malaysia and the southern tip of Thailand
How big is the Kunz's Roundleaf Bat?
Average forearm 42.9mm
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