Range length 65 to 88 mm 2.56 to 3.46 in.The lower saddle process is rounded when viewed from below, and is noticably shorter than the upper saddle process. The species is nasal emitting, with an upper saddle process pointed and slightly curved downward. Because of this, these bats cannot be completely wrapped by their wing membranes. When at rest, the third to fifth fingers are bent 180º at the joint between the first and second phalanges. The wings of the bat are broad (suggesting life in the forest), with the second phalanx of the fourth finger having more than twice the length of the first. Darker hairs may be present around the eyes. The boundary between dorsal and ventral color is indistinct. The underside is gray-white to a yellowish-white. The back is a gray-brown, with a light reddish or pinkish tint. The fur of this bat is sparse, becoming light gray toward the base. The horseshoe and lips of the bat are light brown, and the ears and wing membranes are light gray. Total length of these animals is 65 to 88 mm, and wingspan is between 300 and 320 mm. Mediterranean horseshoe bats are medium-sized, weighing betwen 8 and 17.5 g. In more northern regions, warm attics are used. They spend summers roosting in caves and underground shelters. They also favor broadleaved woodlands and olive groves. They favor karst formations with numerous caves located near water sources.

Mediterranean horseshoe bats inhabit warm, forested regions in foothills and mountains. They have also been reported in northern Africa. The northern most range includes Slovakia, northern Italy and southern France. They are also found on the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica. Mediterranean horseshoe bats occur mostly in Europe, including the Balkans and Mediterranean region.

Horseshoe animal age