Harrison’s Giant Mastiff Bat

Harrison's large-eared giant mastiff bat (Otomops harrisoni) is a species of bat found in Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It was described as a new species in 2015. The IUCN evaluates it as a vulnerable species. == Taxonomy and etymology == It was described as a result of a taxonomic split in the large-eared free-tailed bat, Otomops martiensseni. It was split from O martiensseni based on morphological and genetic data. It has a genetic distance from O. martiensseni of 2.10%. The authors chose the species name "harrisoni" after the late mammalogist David L. Harrison. Of Harrison, they wrote: "[his] numerous publications on Afro-Arabian Chiroptera, in particular the Molossidae, have significantly improved our knowledge of this poorly known family." == Description == It is the largest member of its genus, and possesses the most robust skull. Males weigh between 31.5–45 g (1.11–1.59 oz), while females weigh between 26.8–45 g (0.95–1.59 oz). Its forearm length is 63.8–74 mm (2.51–2.91 in). Its total body length is 138–163 mm (5.4–6.4 in). Its tail is 30–48 mm (1.2–1.9 in) long; its hind foot is 11–16 mm (0.43–0.63 in) long; its ear is 34–46 mm (1.3–1.8 in). Its dental formula is 1.1.2.32.1.2.3, for a total…