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'''''Hipposideros kingstonae''''' is a species of bat in the family [[Hipposideridae]]. First described in 2023, it was named after [[Tigga Kingston]] in honor of her work for bat conversation in Southeast Asia. It is securely known from far southern [[Thailand]], [[Peninsular Malaysia]], and [[Sabah]] in northern [[Borneo]]. However, it is likely more widespread on Borneo and may also occur on the nearby island of [[Palawan]] in the [[Philippines]]. Based on [[mitochondrial DNA]] data, the species is most closely related to ''[[Hipposideros bicolor]]'' and ''[[Hipposideros kunzi]]''. However, morphologically it resembles another closely related species, ''[[Hipposideros einnaythu]]'' from [[Myanmar]]. However, ''H.&nbsp;einnaythu'' is slightly larger and differs in details of the [[noseleaf]] and [[baculum]].<ref name="Wongwaiyut">{{cite journal | last1 = Wongwaiyut | first1 = Phutita | last2 = Karapan | first2 = Sunate | last3 = Saekong | first3 = Puchit | last4 = Francis | first4 = Charles M. | last5 = Guillén-Servent | first5 = Antonio | last6 = Senawi | first6 = Juliana | last7 = Khan | first7 = Faisal Ali Anwarali | last8 = Bates | first8 = Paul J.J. | last9 = Jantarit | first9 = Sopark | last10 = Soisook | first10 = Pipat | year = 2023-05-03 | doi = 10.11646/zootaxa.5277.3.1 | pages = 401-442 | title = Solving the taxonomic identity of ''Hipposideros cineraceus'' sensu lato (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae) in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, with the description of a new species | journal = Zootaxa | volume = 5277 | issue = 3| doi-access = free }}</ref>
'''''Hipposideros kingstonae''''' is a species of bat in the family [[Hipposideridae]]. First described in 2023, it was named after [[Tigga Kingston]] in honor of her work for bat conversation in Southeast Asia. It is securely known from far southern [[Thailand]], [[Peninsular Malaysia]], and [[Sabah]] in northern [[Borneo]]. However, it is likely more widespread on Borneo and may also occur on the nearby island of [[Palawan]] in the [[Philippines]]. Based on [[mitochondrial DNA]] data, the species is most closely related to ''[[Hipposideros bicolor]]'' and ''[[Hipposideros kunzi]]''. However, morphologically it resembles another closely related species, ''[[Hipposideros einnaythu]]'' from [[Myanmar]]. However, ''H.&nbsp;einnaythu'' is slightly larger and differs in details of the [[noseleaf]] and [[baculum]].<ref name="Wongwaiyut">{{cite journal|doi=10.11646/ZOOTAXA.5277.3.1 |title=Solving the taxonomic identity of Hipposideros cineraceus sensu lato (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae) in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, with the description of a new species |date=2023 |last1=Wongwaiyut |first1=Phutita |last2=Karapan |first2=Sunate |last3=Saekong |first3=Puchit |last4=Francis |first4=Charles M. |last5=Guillén-Servent |first5=Antonio |last6=Senawi |first6=Juliana |last7=Khan |first7=Faisal ALI Anwarali |last8=Bates |first8=Paul J. J. |last9=Jantarit |first9=Sopark |last10=Soisook |first10=Pipat |journal=Zootaxa |volume=5277 |issue=3 |pages=401–442 |pmid=37518310 }}</ref>


== Anatomy ==
== Anatomy ==
The Hipposideros kingstonae can be identified from other ''[[Hipposideros]]'' due to their differences in external, bacular, and craniodental morphology as well as their echolocation call frequency, which is, at maximum, 132.3–144.0 kHz, varying in those found in Borneo and those found in the Thai-Malaysian area. Those found in the Thai-Malay habitats have a range of 141.0 - 144.0 kHz, however those in Borneo are 132.3-141.4 kHz. Like their other nose-leafed-bat counterparts, they have a particular rounded swelling on the inside of their nose. Their forearms range in lengths of 35.3–42.6 millimeters, and their skulls being 15.94–17.90 millimeters. It's been found that they share a large part of their [[DNA]] with the [[Hipposideros einnaythu|''Hipposideros einnaythu'']]'','' also found in Thailand.
''Hipposideros kingstonae'' can be distinguished from other ''[[Hipposideros]]'' by differences in external, bacular, and craniodental morphology, as well as their echolocation call frequency, which is, at maximum, 132.3–144.0 kHz, varying in those found in Borneo and those found in the Thai-Malaysian area. Those found in the Thai-Malay habitats have a range of 141.0 - 144.0 kHz, however those in Borneo are 132.3-141.4 kHz. Like their other nose-leafed-bat counterparts, they have a particular rounded swelling on the inside of their nose. Their forearms lengths are {{cvt|35.3-42.6|mm|in}}, and their skull lengths are {{cvt|14.94-17.90|mm|in}}. They are genetically similar to ''[[Hipposideros einnaythu]]'', also found in Thailand.<ref name="Wongwaiyut"/>


== Habitat and Location ==
== Range and habitat ==
The species is only found in five main locations across Southeastern Asia;  two forests in Thailand – Hala Forest in Yala Province, and Phru To Daeng Swamp Forest in Narathiwat Province – one from Malaysia at Krau Wildlife Reserve in Pahang, and two in Sabah, Borneo at Madai Caves and Gunung Kinabalu. It is possible that the H. kingstonae was mistakenly documented as the ''H. cineraceus,'' if so, the bat has been seen in lowland rainforests, furthermore, its highest recorded height has been 1,800 meters. Though, its true roosting sites are unknown, as well as the species’ geographic distribution across Southeastern Asia.
The species is only found in five main locations across Southeastern Asia;  two forests in Thailand – Hala Forest in Yala Province, and Phru To Daeng Swamp Forest in Narathiwat Province – one from Malaysia at Krau Wildlife Reserve in Pahang, and two in Sabah, Borneo at Madai Caves and Gunung Kinabalu. It is possible that ''H. kingstonae'' was mistakenly documented as the ''H. cineraceus''; if so, the bat has been seen in lowland rainforests, furthermore, its highest recorded elevation has been {{cvt|1800|m|ft}} above sea level. Though, its true roosting sites are unknown, as well as the species’ geographic distribution across Southeastern Asia.<ref name="Wongwaiyut"/>


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
The bat's named in recognition of it’s discoverer, Tigga Kingston, who is the founder and chat or the ''Southeast Asian Bat Conservation Research Unit (SEABCRU)''
The bat's named in recognition of its discoverer, Tigga Kingston, who is the founder and chair of the Southeast Asian Bat Conservation Research Unit (SEABCRU).<ref name="Wongwaiyut"/>

Pskhun (2023) ''[mammalogy • 2023]'' hipposideros kingstonae ''• solving the taxonomic identity of'' hipposideros cineraceus<nowiki><small></small></nowiki>''<nowiki><small> sensu lato (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae)</small></nowiki> in the Thai-malay peninsula, with the description of a new species'', ''[Mammalogy • 2023] Hipposideros kingstonae • Solving the Taxonomic Identity of Hipposideros cineraceus sensu lato (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae) in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, with the Description of A New Species''. Available at: <nowiki>https://novataxa.blogspot.com/2023/05/hipposideros.html</nowiki> (Accessed: 26 January 2024).


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 16:59, 27 January 2024

Hipposideros kingstonae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Hipposideridae
Genus: Hipposideros
Species:
H. kingstonae
Binomial name
Hipposideros kingstonae
Wongwaiyut, Karapan, Saekong, Francis, Guillén-Servent, Senawi, Khan, Bates, Jantarit & Soisook, 2023

Hipposideros kingstonae is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. First described in 2023, it was named after Tigga Kingston in honor of her work for bat conversation in Southeast Asia. It is securely known from far southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, and Sabah in northern Borneo. However, it is likely more widespread on Borneo and may also occur on the nearby island of Palawan in the Philippines. Based on mitochondrial DNA data, the species is most closely related to Hipposideros bicolor and Hipposideros kunzi. However, morphologically it resembles another closely related species, Hipposideros einnaythu from Myanmar. However, H. einnaythu is slightly larger and differs in details of the noseleaf and baculum.[1]

Anatomy

Hipposideros kingstonae can be distinguished from other Hipposideros by differences in external, bacular, and craniodental morphology, as well as their echolocation call frequency, which is, at maximum, 132.3–144.0 kHz, varying in those found in Borneo and those found in the Thai-Malaysian area. Those found in the Thai-Malay habitats have a range of 141.0 - 144.0 kHz, however those in Borneo are 132.3-141.4 kHz. Like their other nose-leafed-bat counterparts, they have a particular rounded swelling on the inside of their nose. Their forearms lengths are 35.3–42.6 mm (1.39–1.68 in), and their skull lengths are 14.94–17.90 mm (0.588–0.705 in). They are genetically similar to Hipposideros einnaythu, also found in Thailand.[1]

Range and habitat

The species is only found in five main locations across Southeastern Asia;  two forests in Thailand – Hala Forest in Yala Province, and Phru To Daeng Swamp Forest in Narathiwat Province – one from Malaysia at Krau Wildlife Reserve in Pahang, and two in Sabah, Borneo at Madai Caves and Gunung Kinabalu. It is possible that H. kingstonae was mistakenly documented as the H. cineraceus; if so, the bat has been seen in lowland rainforests, furthermore, its highest recorded elevation has been 1,800 m (5,900 ft) above sea level. Though, its true roosting sites are unknown, as well as the species’ geographic distribution across Southeastern Asia.[1]

Etymology

The bat's named in recognition of its discoverer, Tigga Kingston, who is the founder and chair of the Southeast Asian Bat Conservation Research Unit (SEABCRU).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Wongwaiyut, Phutita; Karapan, Sunate; Saekong, Puchit; Francis, Charles M.; Guillén-Servent, Antonio; Senawi, Juliana; Khan, Faisal ALI Anwarali; Bates, Paul J. J.; Jantarit, Sopark; Soisook, Pipat (2023). "Solving the taxonomic identity of Hipposideros cineraceus sensu lato (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae) in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, with the description of a new species". Zootaxa. 5277 (3): 401–442. doi:10.11646/ZOOTAXA.5277.3.1. PMID 37518310.