Miniopterus manavi Thomas 1906

Miniopterus manavi Thomas 1906, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 7, 17: 176.

Type Locality: Madagascar, E/NE of Betsileo, 20°17’S, 47°31’E [Fandriana region].

Vernacular Names: Manavi Long-fingered Bat.

Subspecies::

Subspecies Miniopterus manavi subsp. manavi Thomas 1906

Subspecies Miniopterus manavi subsp. griveaudi Harrison 1959

Distribution: Madagascar, Comoro Isls.

Conservation: IUCN 2003 and IUCN / SSC Action Plan (2001) – Data Deficient as M. menavi (misspelled).

Discussion: Formerly included in minor, but see Peterson et al. (1995); also see Juste and Ibáñez (1992). Includes griveaudi; see Peterson et al. (1995).