''Miniopterus ambohitrensis'', also known as the Montagne d’Ambre long-fingered bat, is a species of bat in the family

Miniopteridae ''Miniopterus'', known as the bent-winged or long winged bats, is the sole genus of the family Miniopteridae. They are small flying insectivorous mammals, micro-bats of the order Chiroptera, with wings over twice the length of the body. The genus ...

found in

Madagascar Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island country that includes the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the world's List of islands by area, f ...

. Its common name is derived from the Montagne d’Ambre range, where it is found.

Distribution and habitat

''Miniopterus ambohitrensis'' is known from four localities in the northern and central portions of Madagascar, all of which are montane regions. The range of elevation for this species is 800-1600m. The calculated area of its habitat is 15,143 km² . There is a possibility that the species is partially migratory.

References

{{taxonbar, from=Q19716303 Miniopteridae Mammals described in 2015 Endemic fauna of Madagascar Bats of Africa