Morphometric Analysis of the Fawn Roundleaf Bat, Hipposideros cervinus (Gould, 1854) (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae), from Several Populations in Sarawak

A morphometric analysis of the Fawn Roundleaf Bat, Hipposideros cervinus, revealed significant morphological variations among three populations in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. The study identified canine molar length and ear length as the most distinguishing features, suggesting that habitat types, foraging behavior, and food availability contribute to these differences. Researchers used Discriminant Function Analysis (DFA) on 27 external, cranial, and dental measurements from voucher specimens collected from Kubah National Park, Tubau, and Niah National Park. This analysis highlights the importance of environmental factors in shaping bat morphology.

SAZALI, S. N., & JUARY, J. (2012). Morphometric Analysis of the Fawn Roundleaf Bat, Hipposideros cervinus (Gould, 1854) (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae), from Several Populations in Sarawak. Tropical Natural History, 12(1), 89–95. https://doi.org/10.58837/tnh.12.1.102995