SCHLIEFFEN'S BAT 

 Scotophilus sohlieifeni, Pet. 



Somali name, Fidmer 

 Description. — This little bat is a smoky-brown colour. 



Measurements of a male specimen in the flesh : 

 Head and body 



Tail . 

 Hind foot 

 Ear . 



48 mm. 



27 » 



6 „ 



II „ 



Distribution. — This is a common Arabian species, but is 

 only found in Berbera in Somaliland, probably having been im- 

 ported in the hold of some ship. When the above specimen was 

 caught there were several flying about. 



Habits. — An insectivorous bat with habits similar to other 

 insect-eating species. 



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