Greater Horseshoe Bat vs Lesser Horseshoe Bat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Greater Horseshoe Bat
0.071 m
Human
1.75 m
Lesser Horseshoe Bat
0.045 m
| Greater Horseshoe Bat | Lesser Horseshoe Bat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 17–34 g | 4–7 g |
| Length | 5.7–7.1 cm | 3.5–4.5 cm |
| Wingspan | 35–40 cm | 19–25 cm |
| Top Speed | 25 km/h | 20 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–30 yrs | 4–21 yrs |
| Gestation | 75 days | 75 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Insectivore | Insectivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Forest, Woodland, Grassland, Farmland, cave, Rocky Cliffs, Heathland | Forest, Woodland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, Mountain, cave |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Rhinolophidae | Rhinolophidae |
| Order | Chiroptera | Chiroptera |