Skin Key

Megachiroptera

Image of Chiro Mega 2 5b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Megachiroptera - Eidolon helvum (Kerr, 1792)

Option B
A. There is a short tail.
B. There is a distinct demarcation on the back of the animal between the yellowish-brown fur on the back and the naked black skin of the wings.
C. There is no difference between the fur of the upper back and head and the fur of the lower back.
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Image of Chiro Mega 2 5a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Megachiroptera

Option A
A. There is no visible tail.
B. There is no distinct demarcation on the back of the animal between the fur on the back and the skin of the wings.
C. There is a distinct difference between the reddish-yellow fur of the upper back and head and the darker fur of the lower back.
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