Cryptic rhinolophus pusillus temminck, 1834 (Chiroptera, Rhinolophidae): A new distribution record from the Chittagong hill tracts, Bangladesh

Abstract

Rhinolophus pusillus is a common species of India and Nepal in South Asia. Here, we report a new record of this bat captured in the mixed evergreen forest in Rangamati, southeastern part of Bangladesh. The identification was based on external morphology along with cranio-dental measurements. Roost counts was conducted through direct observation.