Greater horseshoe bat
Scientific name: Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
The greater horseshoe bat was once a cave-dweller, but now tends to roost in old buildings, such as churches and barns. It is rare in the UK and, like many other bats, declining in number.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 5.7-7cmWingspan: 35-40cm
Weight: 17-34g
Average lifespan: up to 30 years
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. European Protected Species under Annex IV of the European Habitats Directive.