Scientific name: Rhinolophus hipposideros
The lesser horshoe
bat emits ultrasounds with the highest frequency out of all the bat
species of Romania, more precisely around 108-144 kHz, a cry of a
truly high frequency. A small-sized species, it usually likes hanging
by the wings. During hibernation, it prefers underground shelters
such as caves, abandoned mines or cellars during the summer, the
colonies being formed especially in the attics of buildings. The
lesser horshoe bat is extremely attached to the shelters it uses
throughout the year. Thus, protecting these places is of major
importanace for the species.
Where can be found:
Cheile
Turzii (SiteCode ROSCI0035)
Munții
Trascăului ( SiteCode ROSPA0087)