Megaloglossus Explained

Megaloglossus is a genus of bats in the family Pteropodidae. It is native to Africa. It contains two species, Megaloglossus azagnyi and Megaloglossus woermanni. Prior to 2012, it was considered a monotypic genus. In 2012, however, M. woermanni was split into two species with the description of M. azagnyi. It was described as a new species in 2012.^[1]

Range

Both species are found in West and Central Africa.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Nesi. N.. Kadjo. B.. Pourrut. X.. Leroy. E.. Shongo. C. P.. Cruaud. C.. Hassanin. A.. 2013. Molecular systematics and phylogeography of the tribe Myonycterini (Mammalia, Pteropodidae) inferred from mitochondrial and nuclear markers. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 66. 1. 126–137. 10.1016/j.ympev.2012.09.028. 23063885.
2. Monadjem. A.. 2016. Megaloglossus azagnyi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016. e.T84459322A84462595. 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T84459322A84462595.en. free.
3. Bakwo Fils. E.M.. Kaleme. P.. Weber. N.. 2016. Megaloglossus woermanni. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016. e.T84462869A22012371. 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T84462869A22012371.en. free.