The big-eared horseshoe bat can be differentiated from other horseshoe bats by its very long ears and a tongue-shaped sella that is long and broad.
The big-eared horseshoe bat is found in several countries in South and Southeast Asia including Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.As of 2008, its presence was possible but not confirmed in Bhutan.It has been documented at a range of elevations from 200–1,692 m (656–5,551 ft) above sea level.
