New record of Miniopterus magnater (Chiroptera, Miniopteridae) from south-western China and a comparative study of three species of Miniopterus in China

During the 2023 field expedition to various nature reserves in Yunnan Province, China, we encountered specimens of the genus <i>Miniopterus</i>. Utilising a combination of morphological assessments and phylogenetic analyses, we identified six individuals as <i>Miniopterusmagnater</i>. A review of the existing geographical distribution data revealed that this species is primarily found in central and southern regions of China, with no previous records from the south-western part of the country. Based on our findings, we present a novel record of <i>Miniopterusmagnater</i>'s distribution in the south-western region of China.