Mahafaly Long-fingered Bat
Miniopterus mahafaliensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Miniopteridae
About
Miniopterus mahafaliensis is a bat in the genus Miniopterus that occurs in southwestern Madagascar. Populations of this species have historically been included in Miniopterus manavi, but molecular data published in 2008 and 2009 indicate that this supposed species in fact consists of five separate species, including the newly described M. mahafaliensis. The species has been found in dry, spiny, and gallery forest, as well as more open habitats, in southwestern Madagascar.
Fun Fact
Populations of this species have historically been included in Miniopterus manavi, but molecular data published in 2008 and 2009 indicate that this supposed species in fact consists of five separate species, including the newly described M.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in dry, spiny, and gallery forest, as well as more open habitats, in southwestern Madagascar.
Diet
Feed on insects, breed seasonally, and roost in large colonies in caves.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance