Yemeni trident leaf-nosed batThe Yemeni trident leaf-nosed bat is a species of bat found in the Middle East.Taxonomy and etymologyIt was described as a new species in 2009 by Benda and Vallo. Before this, it had been considered synonymous with the rufous [trident bat]. Its species name "parvus" is Latin for "small", chosen because of its extraordinarily small size compared to other species in its genus.DescriptionIt is the smallest member of its genus. Its forearm length is. Its fur is beige or brownish-gray in color.Range and habitatIt has been documented in Yemen and Oman.ConservationAs of 2017, it is evaluated as a data deficient species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this classification because there is inadequate data on its geographic range and biology. However, its known range is restricted.