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Rufous horseshoe bat

The rufous horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus rouxii) is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

It has been identified as a vector of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-1) that caused the 2002–2004 SARS outbreak.

References

  1. ^ Srinivasulu, C.; Srinivasulu, B. (2019). "Rhinolophus rouxii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T84379218A21995537. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T84379218A21995537.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.