Ridley's leaf-nosed bat has a broad noseleaf and large ears. Reports from Peninsular Malaysia describe small groups roosting in tree hollows and drainage structures.
The Thai specimen had dark brown fur on both its back and underside, with large, broad ears. Its front noseleaf was wide and almost covered the muzzle.
Small groups have been reported roosting in fallen-tree hollows, culverts, and drainage pipes in Peninsular Malaysia.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.