Aellen's roundleaf bat | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Chiroptera |
Family: | Hipposideridae |
Genus: | Macronycteris |
Species: | H. marisae |
Binomial name | |
Hipposideros marisae Aellen, 1954 | |
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Aellen's Roundleaf Bat range |
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]
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]
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]
It is known from several countries in West Africa, including Ivory Coast, Guinea, and Liberia. [1]
It is currently evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN. [1]