Biology:Major's long-fingered bat
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Short description: Species of bat
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Miniopteridae |
| Genus: | Miniopterus |
| Species: | M. majori
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| Binomial name | |
| Miniopterus majori Thomas, 1906
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| 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
- ↑ 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/40039/22061249. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ 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. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167880918303761.
Wikidata ☰ Q2643265 entry
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