First record of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus paradoxolophus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) from Myanmar with a review of the taxonomy, distribution and ecology of the species
Two specimens of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat, Rhinolophus paradoxolophus, were recently collected from near Kalaw, western Shan State, Myanmar. They represent the first country record of the species as well as a considerable western range extension. A brief discussion of the taxonomic history of R. pa...
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| author | Sai Sein Lin Oo Du Sar No Lucia Nang Seng Ngwe Lwin Malcolm Pearch Paul J.J. Bates |
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| description | Two specimens of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat, Rhinolophus paradoxolophus, were recently collected from near Kalaw, western Shan State, Myanmar. They represent the first country record of the species as well as a considerable western range extension. A brief discussion of the taxonomic history of R. paradoxolophus is included along with a summary of its known ecology. The distribution is mapped and shows a correlation with areas of limestone karst. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6598ed12a9a546dcb2a77f3b0f2868df2022-12-22T00:54:27ZengWildlife Information Liaison Development SocietyJournal of Threatened Taxa0974-78930974-79072017-11-01911108921089810.11609/jott.3735.9.11.10892-108983735First record of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus paradoxolophus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) from Myanmar with a review of the taxonomy, distribution and ecology of the speciesSai Sein Lin Oo0Du Sar No1Lucia Nang Seng2Ngwe Lwin3Malcolm Pearch4Paul J.J. Bates5Department of Zoology, University of Mandalay, 05032 Maha Aung Myay Township, Mandalay, MyanmarDepartment of Zoology, University of Mandalay, 05032 Maha Aung Myay Township, Mandalay, MyanmarDepartment of Zoology, University of Mandalay, 05032 Maha Aung Myay Township, Mandalay, MyanmarFauna and Flora International (FFI), Myanmar Programme, No. 99B/Room No 706 Maye Nu Street, May Nu Condo, Sanchaung Township 11111, Yangon. MyanmarHarrison Institute, Bowerwood House, St Botolph’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3AQ, United KingdomHarrison Institute, Bowerwood House, St Botolph’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3AQ, United KingdomTwo specimens of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat, Rhinolophus paradoxolophus, were recently collected from near Kalaw, western Shan State, Myanmar. They represent the first country record of the species as well as a considerable western range extension. A brief discussion of the taxonomic history of R. paradoxolophus is included along with a summary of its known ecology. The distribution is mapped and shows a correlation with areas of limestone karst.https://www.threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/3735chiropterarange extensionrhinolophidaesoutheast asia. |
| spellingShingle | Sai Sein Lin Oo Du Sar No Lucia Nang Seng Ngwe Lwin Malcolm Pearch Paul J.J. Bates First record of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus paradoxolophus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) from Myanmar with a review of the taxonomy, distribution and ecology of the species Journal of Threatened Taxa chiroptera range extension rhinolophidae southeast asia. |
| title | First record of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus paradoxolophus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) from Myanmar with a review of the taxonomy, distribution and ecology of the species |
| title_full | First record of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus paradoxolophus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) from Myanmar with a review of the taxonomy, distribution and ecology of the species |
| title_fullStr | First record of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus paradoxolophus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) from Myanmar with a review of the taxonomy, distribution and ecology of the species |
| title_full_unstemmed | First record of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus paradoxolophus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) from Myanmar with a review of the taxonomy, distribution and ecology of the species |
| title_short | First record of Bourret’s Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus paradoxolophus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) from Myanmar with a review of the taxonomy, distribution and ecology of the species |
| title_sort | first record of bourret s horseshoe bat rhinolophus paradoxolophus mammalia chiroptera rhinolophidae from myanmar with a review of the taxonomy distribution and ecology of the species |
| topic | chiroptera range extension rhinolophidae southeast asia. |
| url | https://www.threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/3735 |
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