A bat known from India's Nicobar Islands. A 2023 study describes large ears and a narrow, elongated noseleaf, while also noting ongoing debate over its status as a distinct species.
The specimens examined in the study had large ears and a slightly elongated, narrowed noseleaf, with no supplementary lateral leaflets.
The paper reports mixed-sex colonies roosting in caves, disused buildings, and tunnels. The study also examined specimens from Great Nicobar Island.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.