Horseshoe bat species recorded in the mangrove ecosystem of the Cat Ba National Park, Northern Vietnam

Researchers document the presence of three horseshoe bat species—Marshall's, Pearson’s, and the least horseshoe bats—in the mangrove ecosystems of Cat Ba National Park, a key component of the Cat Ba Archipelago Biosphere Reserve. This marks the first recorded observation of these bats in such habitats within the park, with Pearson’s horseshoe bat identified as the most common species. The study combines morphological and acoustic analyses to characterize each species, while also highlighting the ecological significance of mangrove forests for bat research and conservation efforts.

Thong, V. D., Nha, P. V., Tien, P. D., Luong, N. T., Dang, N. X., Nghia, N. X., Southaphanh, S., Thongphachanh, L., Dung, D. T., Khu, N. X., & Viet, N. V. (2021). Horseshoe bat species recorded in the mangrove ecosystem of the Cat Ba National Park, Northern Vietnam. Academia Journal of Biology, 43(2), 127–133. https://doi.org/10.15625/2615-9023/15303