Noack's roundleaf bat
A species of Old world roundleaf bats Scientific name : Hipposideros ruber Genus : Old world roundleaf bats
Noack's roundleaf bat, A species of Old world roundleaf bats
Botanical name: Hipposideros ruber
Genus: Old world roundleaf bats
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Description
Newly molted individuals of the species are gray in color, but eventually turn orange, lost probably due to the presence of ammonia in roosts. 
Life Expectancy
15-20 years
Feeding Habits
The bat seems to hunt by detecting the fluttering of wings by moths to decide whether to attack. If a moth was not fluttering its wings, or stopped during an attack, the bat would terminate its approach. The bat also does not use sight or sound to detect fluttering of wings. This appears to be a way to reduce clutter while hunting.
Habitat
The bat's range extends throughout much of West, Central, and East Africa and part of southern Africa including Angola, southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, northern and eastern Zambia, southern Malawi and north-western Mozambique. The bat can be found up until 2300 meters above sea level. The bat mainly inhabits lowland tropical moist forest but is also found in relic and riverine forests in dry savanna. The bat is known to roost in caves, rocky crevices and abandoned mineshafts. Animals have also been found under a bridge, in a hollow kapok tree and in derelict buildings.
General Info
Behavior
Noack's roundleaf bat is a nocturnal species, active primarily during the night. It is known for its unique echolocation abilities, used for foraging and navigating. Increasing vocalization frequency signals potential threats. Noack's roundleaf bat shows strong site fidelity, returning to the same roosts. Although often solitary, they can form maternity colonies of several individuals during breeding seasons. Adapted to rocky habitats, noack's roundleaf bat showcases remarkable flight maneuverability.
Distribution Area
The bat's range extends throughout much of West, Central, and East Africa and part of southern Africa including Angola, southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, northern and eastern Zambia, southern Malawi and north-western Mozambique. The bat can be found up until 2300 meters above sea level. The bat mainly inhabits lowland tropical moist forest but is also found in relic and riverine forests in dry savanna. The bat is known to roost in caves, rocky crevices and abandoned mineshafts. Animals have also been found under a bridge, in a hollow kapok tree and in derelict buildings.
Species Status
The species is assessed as least-concern due to its large population, widespread range, and lack of considerable decline in population. The bat may be locally threatened in some areas due to habitat loss and subsistence hunting. The bat is not protected by any laws, but is known to exist in the Manga Forest Reserve of Tanzania.
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Bats Family
Old world leaf-nosed bats Genus
Old world roundleaf bats Species
Noack's roundleaf bat 
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