Rhinolophus hipposideros
(André, 1797)
Higher Taxonomy
Phylum:
Chordata Class:
Mammalia Order:
Chiroptera Family:
Rhinolophidae Genus:
Rhinolophus
Characterisation
Trogloxene
Distribution
W-C Palaearctic
Distribution in caves of Greece
Kato Nevrokopi mine (tunnel above K. Nevrokopi) , 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 Katratzides mine galleries , Papadatou 2010, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Tsoutouros mine galleries , Papadatou 2010, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Arkoudotrypa , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drakotrypa , Lane & Alivizatos 2006, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Maroneias , Hanak et al. 2001, Paragamian et al. 2004, Beron 2016, Benda et al. 2019, Benda et al. 2022, 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 , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Teneke Terme II , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agias Marinas , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agias Sofias (Agia Pelagia) , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kypriotianikon , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agias Sofias (Kalamos) , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Paralias Kalami , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kakavoulas , Lindberg 1955d, Van Laar & Daan 1964, Ondrias 1965, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Ntaveli , Strinati 1955, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Limnon , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Mikrolimnis , Papadatou et al. 2011, Papadatou et al. 2012, Uhrin et al. 2020, 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, 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 Gkoloubintsas , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Neron , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Ermakias , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drogkaratis , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Foki , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Fytidi , Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agias Sotiras , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Varathro Angalaki , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Grouspa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Petasi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Anthropograva , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Charamos tou Dekara , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kakonychti , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Choirospilia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Alavastrino , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Ioanni , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drakotrypa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Katsantoni , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Vromoneras , Sarbu et al. 2024 Spilaio Anemotrypa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Monis Kipinas , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Ancient cave mine , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Small Cave mine , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Pigi mine1 , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Pigi mine2 , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Arkoudospilia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Parapesi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Arnissa cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cave in Toumpa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Pelade , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Zeston Neron , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Lakkias , 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 Cave at Kastelos , Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Kalamato , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kryoneridas , Beron 1970, Kolebinova 1970, Kolebinova & Vercammen-Grandjean 1971, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cave in hills south of Chania , Bate 1905, Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Achyrospilios , Martens 1967, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Katholikou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Panagias Arkoudiotisas , Martens 1967, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016 Spilaio Koulieri , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Mameloukou Trypa , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cave at Theriso , Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Sarakinas , Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Benda et al. 2022, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Zoure , Martens 1967, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Konstantinas , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Thymiasmatou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Neraidospilia , Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Agias Sofias , Martens 1967, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Tzani Spilios , Martens 1967, Hanak et al. 2001, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Mine gallery , Benda et al. 2009 Anonymous Pothole , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Tsirogiorgi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Antoniou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Georgiou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Stravomyti , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agias Foteinis , Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Benda et al. 2022, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agias Paraskevis , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Meires , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Mikro Lavyrinthaki , Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Benda et al. 2022, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Lavyrinthos Gortynas , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Nychteridospilios , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Varathro Tsakalou , Benda et al. 2009 Spilaio Chainospilios , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 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 Anonymous Pothole (Keri) , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kamilari , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Varathro Diplotafki , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Vigla , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Gaidourotrypa , Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Benda et al. 2022, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Lachtarides , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Milatou , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Hanak et al. 2001, Skiba 2007, Benda et al. 2009, Beron 2016, Benda et al. 2019, Benda et al. 2022, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Antoniou , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Krygiospilios , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Tholou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Diktaio Antro , Paragamian 1994, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Oxo Latsidi , Benda et al. 2009, Benda et al. 2019, Benda et al. 2022, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio sta Agridia , Benda et al. 2009 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, Benda et al. 2022, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Prinou , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Mine , Benda et al. 2009, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Vitali mines , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Katafyki , Beron 2016 Spilaio Psoriari , 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 Kapsias , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Peristerotrypa , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kotona , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Chavou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Katafygi , Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1977, Iliopoulou-Georgudaki 1983b, Hanak et al. 2001, Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Nestoros , Hanak et al. 2001, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agias Triadas , Beron 2016, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Katavothra Manikion , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Philip cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Zoodochou Pigis , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Mine at Paraspisi , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Mine gallery at Atsitsa , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kontylos , Alexiou et al. 2014 Spilaio Korykeio Antro , Alexiou et al. 2014, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Varathro Karkaros Eleousas , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Athanasiou , Alexiou et al. 2014 Spilaio Barmparinas , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Zoodochou Pigis , Alexiou et al. 2014 Spilaio Kombotadon , Benda et al. 2019, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Trofoniou , Peus 1954, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Katavothra Aliartou , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015, Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Kaimakia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Ntana , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Melissotrypa , Georgiakakis & Papadatou 2015 Kallipefki mine2 , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Nymfon , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drakospilia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cave Monastery at Meteora , Hanak et al. 2001 Spilaio Agiou Galaktos , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Mines at Keramos , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Kotina mine , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Sykias Olympon , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Vartholomaiou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Kastelli cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Magara , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Ioanni (Fousa) , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Cave above Tsilia bay , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Filippou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Agiou Thymianou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Mavri Spilia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Antissas , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio at Tis Grias to Pidima , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Alama , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Antartospilia , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Drakospilio , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Raos tou Foutra , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Anypomonos small cave , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Anypomonou , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Panagias Kakoperatianis , Georgiakakis et al. 2023 Spilaio Nerotrouvia , 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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Species references
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Citation
Paragamian, K. 2026. Rhinolophus hipposideros
(André, 1797).
In Paragamian, K., M. Poulinakis, S. Paragamian and I. Nikoloudakis.
Cave fauna of Greece database - Hellenic Institute of Speleological Research.
Species data updated 19.12.2023,
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