Miniopterus majori

Miniopterus majori
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Chiroptera
Family:	Vespertilionidae
Genus:	Miniopterus
Species:	M. majori
Binomial name
Miniopterus majori Thomas, 1906
Miniopterus majori range

Miniopterus majori 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.

Source

• Chiroptera Specialist Group 2000. Miniopterus majori. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.