Hilgendorf's tube-nosed bat
A species of bat native to East Asia. The name is a specific zoological term; in everyday contexts, it is rarely encountered.
Hilgendorf's tube-nosed bat also inhabits Japan.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in older or specialized texts; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The name combines 天狗 (tengu, a mythical creature with a long nose) and 蝙蝠 (kōmori, bat), referring to the bat's tube-like nostrils. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.