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Miniopterus schreibersi: This is very unique genus among the vespertilionid bats. The second and third metacarpals are almost equal but the third finger is unique in having an elongated second phalanx (almost three times as long as the third phalanx). The muzzle is short and the head appears to be domed. It is widespread in the Ethiopian, Oriental and southern Palearctic regions. The long-winged bat is a European species adapted to more mesic habitats. It is thus only found in the northern parts of Jordan. It was reported in the Jordan valley ( Tristram,1884; Aharoni,1930). It is a highly colonial species and there are even suggestions of communal feeding. Dor reported this species in Tyto alba ( Barn owl) pellets in Palestine. |