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Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon

by Robert A. Sterndale

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No. 112 Vespertilio Mystacinus.

Habitat.—Himalayas.

Description.—Muzzle narrow; skull vaulted; ears as long as head, wings from base of toes; fur dark brown.

No. 113 Vespertilio Muricola.

Habitat.—Himalayas, Arracan.

Description.—Similar to the above, but may be distinguished by a small lobe behind the heel, by the deep emargination of the upper third of the outer margin of the ear; by the intensely black colour of the fur and membranes, and by its small size.—Dobson.

Size.—Head and body, 1·6 inch; tail, 1·55 inch.

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