Kingdom Animalia Order Chiroptera Genus Miniopterus Higher classification Miniopterus | Phylum Chordata Family Vespertilionidae Scientific name Miniopterus majori Rank Species | |
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Similar Miniopterus gleni, Miniopterus manavi, Miniopterus, Bat, Miniopterus aelleni | ||
Miniopterus majori (Major's long-fingered bat) is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found only in Madagascar. It is similar to M. schreibersi of 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. The species was named in honor of Swiss zoologist C. I. Forsyth Major.
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