The dwarf slit-faced bat is a small bat with a slit in its noseleaf. It searches for insects close to the forest floor.
Its noseleaf has a longitudinal slit bordered by fleshy growths. The loose fur is medium to dark brown above and paler below; the ears are short and rounded.
It roosts in hollow trees, caves, mines, and culverts. It forages low in forest understory and gleans insects from vegetation or possibly the ground.
IUCN Red List · Least Concern (LC) · Global