Intermediate horseshoe bat

The intermediate horseshoe bat was described as a new species in 1823 by American naturalist Thomas Horsfield. Rhinolophus affinis is divided into the following nine subspecies: • R. a. affinis • R. a. andamanensis • R. a. hainanus • R. a. himalayanus • R. a. macrurus • R. a. nesites • R. a. princes • R. a. superans • R. a. tener It varies in appearance and echolocation characteristics throughout its range, suggesting that this taxon may represent a species complex of closely related species. ==Description==

The intermediate horseshoe bat has a total length of , with a forearm length of . Individuals weigh approximately . ==Distribution==

The intermediate horseshoe bat is widely distributed throughout Asia, occurring from India and China throughout Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. The easternmost extent of its range are the Indonesian Lesser Sunda Islands and Java. It is found at elevations from above sea level. ==References==