Major's long-fingered bat

Major's long-fingered bat
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Miniopteridae
Genus: Miniopterus
Species:
M. majori
Binomial name
Miniopterus majori
Thomas, 1906
Major's long-fingered bat range

Major's long-fingered bat (Miniopterus majori) is a species of vesper bat in the family Miniopteridae. It is found only in Madagascar. It is similar to M. schreibersi of continental Africa, differing by having a shorter forearm, slightly longer digits and a narrow box-shaped skull. The pelage is often a greyish-brown colour, and the tragus is kidney-shaped and is a prominent feature. It is an insectivore and is viewed as a possible contributor to pest removal in Madagascar.[2] The species was named in honour of Swiss zoologist C. I. Forsyth Major.

References

  1. ^ Monadjem, A.; Rakotoarivelo, A.R.; Jenkins, R.K.B. (2017). "Miniopterus majori". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T40039A22061249. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T40039A22061249.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Kemp, James; López-Baucells, Adrià; Rocha, Ricardo; Wangensteen, Owen S.; Andriatafika, Zo; Nair, Abhilash; Cabeza, Mar (2019). "Bats as potential suppressors of multiple agricultural pests: A case study from Madagascar". Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 269: 88–96. doi:10.1016/j.agee.2018.09.027. hdl:2445/191614. S2CID 92389589.