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Rhinolophus euryale Blasius, 1853 (Chiroptera, Rhinolophidae) in Abruzzo, Italy: true rarity or lack of surveys?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Rhinolophus euryale Blasius, 1853 is a cave-dwelling species, whose occurrence in Abruzzo, Italy, has long remained uncertain. During monitoring activities carried out in a karstic cave located in Stiffe village (L’Aquila), we captured 34 bats, including 14 R. euryale . This record confirms this species’ presence in Abruzzo and highlights the importance of the site as a hibernaculum. Given the populations’ decline reported across the species’ range, these findings are crucial for conservation and underline the need for systematic surveys to monitor strictly protected bat species.

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DOI: 10.15560/22.2.303

Authors: Andrea Valeri, Corrado Modica, Bernd Ohlendorf, Enrico Lunghi

Institution: University of L'Aquila

Language: English

Topic: Bat Biology and Ecology Studies

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161

OpenAlex ID: W7154753881

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