Rhinolophus robinsoni Andersen, 1918

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Rhinolophus robinsoni Andersen, 1918

Rhinolophus robinsoni Andersen, 1918: 375 ; Khao Nawng, Bandon, THAILAND (Federated Malay States Museum, presenter; BM(NH) 1918.8.2.1) [ 117].

Common English name: Peninsular Horseshoe Bat

Barcode Index Number: There are no DNA barcodes recorded under this name on BOLD.

Remarks: R. robinsoni was previously considered to be conspecific with R. megaphyllus [ 9] but is now recognised as a distinct species [ 98]. Specimens recorded as R. megaphyllus from Peninsular Malaysia [ 46] should be updated to R. robinsoni .

IUCN status: Near Threatened

Recorded at: Pahang: Krau Wildlife Reserve [ 11], Fraser Hill [ 23, 140], Pulau Tioman [ 23], Kenong and Gunung Aais [ 100]; Johor: Pulau Aur and Pulau Pemanggil [ 23], Gunung Panti and Labis Forest Reserve [ 100]; Perlis: Wang Kelian State Park [ 50]; Kelantan: Gua Musang [ 62]; Melaka: Unspecified [ 68]; Negeri Sembilan: Gunung Angsi Forest Reserve [ 100]; Perak: Kledang Saiong Forest Reserve [ 100]; Pulau Pinang: Bukit Panchor [ 100].

Recorded as R. megaphyllus at Perak: Temengor Forest Reserve [ 46] .

R. robinsoni inhabits forests primarily and has been recorded in lowland and hill forests roosting in rock crevices and palm leaves [ 11, 14].