Semon's Leaf-nosed Bat

Hipposideros semoni

Australia's Threatened Species Category

Vulnerable

Listed since: 7/12/2016

IUCN's Threatened Species Category

Least Concern

Listed since: 14/02/2016

Population trend: Unknown

Other names: Greater Wart-nosed Horseshoe-bat

Priority Species? No

The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derive from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.

Description

The Semon's Leaf-nosed Bat is a small, rare bat that is relatively unknown. They mainly inhabit rainforests in north-eastern Australia and their flight is typically slow and usually within 2 metres of the ground. They are insectivorous with moths being their main diet.

Threats

The threats to the Semon's Leaf-nosed Bat are not known but are thought to be disturbance, or destruction, to their roost sites and habitat loss and fragmentation.