On a collection of bats (Chiroptera) from Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo

作者: V.-VAN CAKENBERGHE , F. DE VREE , H. LEIRS

DOI: 10.1515/MAMM.1999.63.3.291

关键词: GeographyMiniopterusEbola haemorrhagic feverCommon speciesMyopterusRare speciesChaerephon ansorgeiZoologyArgynnisCasinycteris

摘要: Summary. - The collection of vertebrates made in Kikwit the aftermath 1995 Ebola haemorrhagic fever epidemic included 538 bat specimens, representing 18 species. This contains large numbers a very common species, Chaerephon pumila, but also ansorgei, which was not yet reported such numbers. Other rather African species e.g. Pipistrellus nanus are represented with two specimens only. Surprisingly, some rare were found to be present collection: Casinycteris argynnis, Miniopterus minor, Myopterus whitleyi, especially when limited time over is made, considered. For each measurements presented either detail or summary and comparisons dimensions literature. distribution Democratic Republic Congo discussed based on literature data. most information reproductive data given.

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