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Order : CHIROPTERA
Family : Rhinolophidae
Species : Rhinolophus sedulus

Forearm Length : up to 4.4cm
Weight : up to 11 grams

References : M1, M2

The Lesser Woolly Horseshoe Bat is mainly a species of primary and mature secondary forests. It roosts in tree holes or under large bushes and can be seen foraging for insects towards ground level.

	Close-up of the complicated noseleaf : the forward-pointing lancet is located above and between the eyes.

The thick, dark brown to dark grey, woolly fur characterises the Lesser and other woolly horseshoe bats. The ears are large and forward pointing. The complicated noseleaf includes a distinctive  pointed lancet located between the eyes. The horseshoe-shaped structure at the base of the noseleaf is clearly seen in these photographs.

The species appears restricted to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.