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Although the systematic research of bats in Myanmar (Burma) began some 140 years ago, relatively few studies were conducted in the latter half of the 20th century. This paper seeks to review previous published research (1863-2000). It lists the 88 species currently recorded from the country and provides a baseline for further studies. Additionally, it includes the results of a recent bat survey in Mon and Kayin States and Mandalay Division during which voucher specimens of 14 species were collected. Rhinolophus malayanus is recorded from Myanmar for the first time and its diagnostic characters are compared with other taxa in the Rhinolophus ferrumequinum group. The survey also confirmed the presence of Miniopterus pusillus, included the second record of Taphozous theobaldi and a major range extension for Miniopterus magnater. Taxonomic notes and data on national and extralimital distributions, ecology and conservation status are included for each of the 14 species.