The Yemeni trident leaf-nosed bat (Triaenops parvus) is a species of bat found in the Middle East.
Taxonomy and etymology It 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.
Description It is the smallest member of its genus. Its forearm length is . Its fur is beige or brownish-gray in color.
Range and habitat It has been documented in Yemen and Oman.
Conservation As 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.
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