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Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon

by Robert A. Sterndale

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No. 97 Scotophilus Pallidus

Habitat.—Mian Mir, Lahore.

Description.—Head and muzzle as in S. Temminckii; ears slightly shorter than the head; internal basal lobe convex, evenly rounded; tip broadly rounded off; tragus moderately long and rounded at the tip; a prominent triangular lobe at base. Wing membrane from base of toes; lobule at the heel very narrow and long; last rudimentary caudal vertebra free; fur of the body, wings, and interfemoral membrane pale buff throughout.

Size.—Head and body, 2 inches; tail, 1·4 inch.

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