Skin Key

Option A: Has Nose-Leaves

Image of Chiro Micro 2 3a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Option A: Microchiroptera

Option A
A. The fleshy projections on the muzzle are oriented longitudinally along the muzzle and surround a deep longitudinal slit from the nostrils to the forehead.
B. The tip of the tail has a "Y" shaped cartilage that can be seen through the skin.
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Image of Chiro Micro 2 3b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Option B: Microchiroptera

Option B
A. The fleshy projections on the muzzle are oriented perpendicularly to the muzzle and there is no deep longitudinal slit from the nostrils to the forehead.
B. The tip of the tail has no "Y" shaped cartilage that can be seen through the skin.
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