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Miniopterus manavi

Pelage is greyish to reddish brown. The ears are angular. (Garbutt, 1999)

Miniopterus manavi at RNP

These may be found at night in the Talatakely area.

Physical Characteristics

Total  Length

9-11cm

Forearm Length

3.5-4cm

Weight

6-8g (estimate)

Diet & Feeding

Primarily insectivorous.

Behavior

They roost in small colonies (sometimes with other species, at RNP known to roost with Myotis)

Most births take place in October and November.

Taxonomy

Mammalia -> Chiroptera (Microchiroptera) -> Vespertilionidae (Miniopterinae) -> Miniopterus manavi

Endemic to Madagascar and Grand Comoro.

Garbutt, N. 1999, Mammals of Madagascar, Yale University Press

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