Fig. 11. Distribution of Melonycteris aurantius (

) and M. woodfordi (

). For names of islands see [Fig. 2].

Melonycteris aurantius Phillips

1966. Melonycteris aurantius Phillips, Jour. Mamm., 47:23-27, March 12, type from Florida Island, additional specimens from Choiseul Island.

Specimens examined (six females; three in alcohol).—Florida in October, 24440; Choiseul in March, 23615, 23617, 23558, 23694, 23681.