16. Rhinolophus monticola, sp. n.

Rhinolophus petersi (errore*) Hutton, P. Z. S. 1872, p. 700.

Rhinolophus minor (partim, nec Horsf.) Dobson, ut supra.

Rhinolophus subbadius (non Hodgs., nec Blyth) Scully, J. A. S.

Ivi. pt. ii. (1887) p. 244.

B.

Diagnosis. Skull and external characters: lepidus-tyçe. Smaller: forearm about 37'5 mm.

Details. This species differs from Rh. lejfidus in its narrower nasal swellings, somewhat smaller size, and considerably shorter metacarpals. The horse-shoe seems to be narrower.

Colour. Unknown (faded in alcohol).

Skull. As in Rh. lepidus, but somewhat smaller, and with narrower nasal swellings.

Dentition. (two skulls, one belonging to a quite young individual). p{in row (skull of an adult), or external (young). p2 and p4 well separated, or almost in contact, p2 in row; a distinct cusp, pointing inwards.

Measurements. On p. 125.

Type. ♂ ad. (in alcohol). Masuri . Collected and presented by Capt. Hutton. Brit. Mus. no. 79.11.21.151.