A Southeast Asian horseshoe bat named for the pointed shape of its sella, the Acuminate Horseshoe Bat roosts both in natural caves and beneath palm fronds near human settlements.
Forearm 48-50 mm, tail 21-31 mm, ears 20-21 mm, weight 11.5-13.5 g; nasal sella distinctly pointed upwards, a feature that gives the species its scientific name.
Forests and urban areas in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
Insectivorous; hunts using the constant-frequency echolocation characteristic of the genus.
Roosts in caves or beneath palm fronds in small colonies; nocturnal activity.
Widespread species present in several protected areas, with no signs of significant decline.
No major threats identified on a global scale.
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