The greater dawn bat has dark brown fur and a long, narrow muzzle and tongue. It feeds on nectar and pollen.
Its fur is uniformly dark, blackish brown. The muzzle is long and slender, and the very long, narrow tongue can protrude from its mouth.
It feeds mainly on nectar and pollen and usually roosts in caves or hollow trees.
IUCN Red List · Near Threatened (NT) · Global