[NO. 39. RHINOLOPHUS PERNIGER vel LUCTUS.]
The Large Leaf-Bat (Jerdon's No. 17).
HABITAT.—Nepaul, Darjeeling, Khasya Hills.
| Rhinolophus luctus. |
DESCRIPTION.—Ears very large, much longer than the head; broad, acutely pointed; nasal apparatus very complicated; the lower leaf very large, concealing the upper lip like a door knocker; the upper leaf like a graduated spire; ears transversely striate; a rather large semi-circular lobe at base of ear; fur long, dense, soft, and lax, slightly curled or woolly black with a silvery grizzle, or greyish-black or rich chestnut-brown.—Jerdon.
SIZE.—Length, 3¾; tail, 1¾; wing expanse, 17 inches.
[NO. 40. RHINOLOPHUS MITRATUS.]
The Mitred Leaf-Bat (Jerdon's No. 18).
HABITAT.—Chybassa, Central India, Mussoorie(?)
DESCRIPTION.—Ears large; anti-helix moderately developed; upper leaf triangular acute; tail extending beyond the tibia; color above light brown; paler beneath.—Jerdon.
SIZE.—Head and body, 2½ inches; tail, 1½ inch; wing expanse, 12 to 14 inches.