Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
(Schreber, 1774)
Higher Taxonomy
Phylum:
Chordata Class:
Mammalia Order:
Chiroptera Family:
Rhinolophidae Genus:
Rhinolophus
Characterisation
Trogloxene
Distribution
Palearctic
Distribution in caves of Greece
Kato Nevrokopi mine (tunnel above K. Nevrokopi) , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Folia Drakou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Maara , Paragamian 1993 Mining galleries above Prosotsani , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Mikropolis , Hanak et al. 2001, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agion Theodoron , Niethammer 1974, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Kirki mines , Papadatou 2010, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Didymoteichou , Kock 1974, Niethammer 1974, Hanak et al. 2001, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015 Spilaio Koufovounou , Niethammer 1974, Ivanova 2000, Hanak et al. 2001, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Agia Varvara mine galleries , Papadatou 2010, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Katratzides mine galleries , Papadatou 2010, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kamila , Ivanova 2000, Beron 2016 Tsoutouros mine galleries , Papadatou 2010, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Megali Vouva Lefkimmis , Ivanova & Gueorguieva 2004, Papadatou 2010, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cave at Alatza Gkiola area , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Arkoudotrypa , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Askitotrypa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drakotrypa , Hanak et al. 2001, Lane & Alivizatos 2006, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Soupatzin Ine , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Maroneias , Hanak et al. 2001, Paragamian et al. 2004, Bilgin 2012, Beron 2016, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Volcanic cave between Kato Thermes , Petrov & Helversen 2011, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Chalepiou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023, Moulistanos et al. 2023 Spilaio Dryadon , Moulistanos et al. 2023 Kimmeria artificial galleries , Lindberg 1955d, Van Laar & Daan 1964, Ondrias 1965, Hanak et al. 2001, Petrov & Helversen 2011, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Krokodeilos , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Trypa Spilaio Valmantoura , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Taxiarchi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Limnon , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki & Ondrias 1986, Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Varasovas , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Hanak et al. 2001 Spilaio Kastrou , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Hanak et al. 2001 Spilaio Mikrolimnis , Papadatou et al. 2011, Papadatou et al. 2012, Uhrin et al. 2020, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Psarades "flea" cave , Papadatou et al. 2011, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Analipsis , Papadatou et al. 2011, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Metamorfosis , Papadatou et al. 2011, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Tserna , Papadatou et al. 2011, Papadatou et al. 2012, Uhrin et al. 2020, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Zachariadi , Hanak et al. 2001, Papadatou et al. 2011, Papadatou et al. 2012, Beron 2016, Benda et al. 2019, Uhrin et al. 2020, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kokkali , Papadatou et al. 2011, Papadatou et al. 2012, Uhrin et al. 2020, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drakou , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Hanak et al. 2001 Spilaio Gkoloubintsas , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Hanak et al. 2001 Spilaio Neron , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Ermakias , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drakotrypa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kotospilia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Foki , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Fytidi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Varathro Agion Theodoron , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agias Sotiras , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Varathro Angalaki , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Grouspa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Nyfis , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Petasi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Pelaou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kaminakiou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Megali Grava , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Alavastrino , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Limnionas sea cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Chagioti , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drakotrypa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Vromoneras , Sarbu et al. 2024 Ancient cave mine , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Lower cave mine , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Petralonon , Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Zesto Nero , Gioulatos 2014, Gioulatos 2014 Cave at Plana , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Apano Skalas , Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Saranta Kamares , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Pigi mine1 , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Antarton , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Parapesi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cave in Toumpa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Pelade , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Eptamylon (Megalo) , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015 Spilaio Katarrakton , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Nychteridon , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Tristomo , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Zeston Neron , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaia Rentinas , Strinati 1955, Van Laar & Daan 1964, Ondrias 1965, Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016 Spilaio Lakkias , Gioulatos 2014, Gioulatos 2014, Gioulatos 2014, Gioulatos 2014, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drakotrypa , Gioulatos 2014, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Skalas Trypa , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Venidon , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Psimaki , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Skoteini , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kalamato , Beron 1970, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kryoneridas , Kolebinova 1970, Kolebinova & Vercammen-Grandjean 1971, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Achyrospilios , Martens 1967, Beron 2016 Spilaio Katholikou , Martens 1967, Hanak et al. 2001, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Panagias Arkoudiotisas , Martens 1967, Skiba 2007, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Koulieri , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Mameloukou Trypa , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Lera , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Sarakinas , Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Zoure , Martens 1967, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Artificial tunnel at southern coast of Palaochora , Martens 1967, Benda et al. 2009 Artificial tunnel at Nopigeia , Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Agias Sofias , Martens 1967, Pieper 1977, Hanak et al. 2001, Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cave at Rodopos peninsula , Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Kolympariou , Bate 1905, Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Tzani Spilios , Martens 1967, Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Vrysi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Mine gallery , Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Keras Spiliotissas , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Tsirogiorgi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Chonos , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Katsikolaki , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio stous Drakolakkous , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cavern above Samaria village , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Stravomyti , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Neraidospilios , Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Meires , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Artificial unerground gallery , Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Mikro Lavyrinthaki , Miller 1912, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Hanak et al. 2001, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Lavyrinthos Gortynas , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1979, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki & Ondrias 1986, Hanak et al. 2001, Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Ampelouzos underground quary , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Nychteridospilios , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Artificial gallery under a school , Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Chainospilios , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Arkalospilios , Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Doxa , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Chonos Sarchou , Pieper 1977, Hanak et al. 2001, Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kamilari , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Vigla , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Gaidourotrypa , Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Milatou , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1979, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki & Ondrias 1986, Hanak et al. 2001, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Peristera , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Thergiospilios , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Diktaio Antro , Paragamian 1994, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Megalo Katofygi , Böttger 1962, Böttger 1963, Van Laar & Daan 1964, Ondrias 1965, Martens 1967, Hanak et al. 2001, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Vreikou , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Piskokefalou , Ghigi 1929, Kahmann 1959, Van Laar & Daan 1964, Ondrias 1965, Hanak et al. 2001, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Antoniou , Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Varathro Tafkos tis Mavris , Georgiakakis et al. 2023, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Pothole AK3 , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Melidoniou , Skiba 2007, Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Mougkri , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Sfentoni Trypa , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Erfon , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Geraniou , Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Prinou , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Foros , Di Russo et al. 2018 Agios Petros mines , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Vitali mines , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Kokkini mines , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Artificial tunnels , Strachinis et al. 2018, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Katafyki , Beron 2016 Spilaio Plakas , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Aspalarthopou mines , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Kakoryakas mines , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Za , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Stravolagkada mines , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drakou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Peramou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kako , Georgiakakis et al. 2023, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Underground aqueduct I, Afantou , De Beaux 1929, Ghigi 1929, Van Laar & Daan 1964, Ondrias 1965, Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Georgiou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Fournoi old lignite mines , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Fournata , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Galazia Limni , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Mana , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Nikolaou (Agios Petros) , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agias Eleousas , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki & Ondrias 1986, Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016 Spilaio Elatarias , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Chavou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Katafygi Vatsinidi , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Trachilas , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Nestoros , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kryfou Limniona , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agias Triadas , Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Koutsoukou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Manikia cave2 , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Philip cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kitseli , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Small mountain cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Zoodochou Pigis , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Shrine cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Mine at Koumari , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Mine gallery at Atsitsa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Big mine at Priona , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Korykeio Antro , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Gourounospilia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Varathro Karkaros Eleousas , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Athanasiou , Alexiou et al. 2014 Spilaio Neraidospilia , Alexiou et al. 2014 Aigitio cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kombotadon , Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Katavothra Aliartou , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kryas Vrysis , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kaimakia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Aetofolia , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Ntana , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Melissotrypa , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Pythiou , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Hanak et al. 2001 Kallipefki mine1 , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Kallipefki mine2 , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Routsi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Nerospilia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Malaki , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015 Spilaio Theopetras , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cave Monastery at Meteora , Hanak et al. 2001 Spilaio Agiou Galaktos , Beron 2016 Mines at Keramos , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Sykias (Spilaio Lithiou) , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Kotina mine , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Vartholomaiou , Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Kastelli cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Glastra , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Isidorou , Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Magara , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Magara mine , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Ancient mine 4 km E of Efthalou , Hanak et al. 2001, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Mine at Megala Therma , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Ioanni (Fousa) , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cave above Tsilia bay , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Tarti Cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Thymianou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Mavri Spilia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Geni Bairi cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Antissas , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Tunnel or mine near Myrina hospital , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Abandoned copper mine (Nealia) , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015 Spilaio Antartospilia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Raos tou Foutra , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Antoniou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Nerotrouvia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Mine at Mytilinioi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Tsakalotrypa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Panagias Spilianis , Georgiakakis et al. 2023
IUCN Red List
LC - Least Concern
Greece's Red Data Book
LC - Least Concern
Protection status
Bern Convention: Appendix II in Council of Europe 1979 - Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats / Law 1335/1983, OGG 32/Α/14-03-1983 (Integration of the Bern Convention) Bonn Convention: Appendix II in Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, 1979 / Law 2719/1999, OGG 106/26-5-1999 (Integration of the Bonn Convention) Law 86/1969, OGG7/Α/1969 (Forest Code modified by Law 2637/1998, OGG 200/A/1998) Presidential Decree 67/1981 on the protection of native flora and fauna species (OGG 23/A/1981) Protection Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC): Appendices II/IV in Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) / Joint Ministerial Decision 33318/3028/1998 (Integration of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC)
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