M1NI0PTERUS DASYTHRIX.
towards the fourth finger, and another portion, more or less directly backward
toward the hind margin of the membrane, and by crossing the former
give rise to a number of small square compartments.
The incisor teeth of the upper jaw four, in pairs, wide apart, one pair
close to each canine, the first of the two bicuspidate, the second simple and
pointed; incisors of lower jaw six contiguous, the hindermost of each side,
which is in contact with the canine tooth, the largest. The canines are
conical and pointed, each with an elbow at the base on the inner side.
Length from the nose to the base of the interfemoral membrane 2 inches
9 lines ; length of the tail 1 inch 3 lines*;-expanse of wings, including body,
11 inches 6 lines; length of antibrachium 1 inch 9 lines.
Inhabits the eastern parts of the Cape Colony, and also the districts to the northward
and eastward of the frontier, more particularly those on thé Southern Coast.