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Hipposideros contmersoni

Hipposideros contmersoni

Madagascar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Ethiopia
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
riparian corridors, forest borders, and rocky cliffs

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
mosquitoes, midges, and small flying bugs

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

DISTRIBUTION: Gambia to Ethiopia, south to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique; Madagascar; adjacent small islands.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Hipposideros contmersoni is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to riparian corridors, forest borders, and rocky cliffs, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of mosquitoes, midges, and small flying bugs. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal and crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Hipposideros contmersoni.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMadagascar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Ethiopia
Habitat Rangeriparian corridors, forest borders, and rocky cliffs
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificHipposideros contmersoni
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyHipposideridae