Rhinolophus_rouxii

Rufous horseshoe bat

Rufous horseshoe bat

Species of bat

This article is about Rhinolophus rouxii. For Rhinolophus sinicus, see Chinese rufous horseshoe bat.

The rufous horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus rouxii) is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

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It has been identified as a vector of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-1) that caused the 2002–2004 SARS outbreak.

References

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    Srinivasulu, C.; Srinivasulu, B. (2019). "Rhinolophus rouxii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T84379218A21995537. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T84379218A21995537.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.


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