Members of this species are relatively small, typically weighing about 4.5 g (0.16 oz) and mainly forages in the understory of tropical forests.

This species also presents a unique variant of echolocation that is a higher intensity and lower frequency than most other kerivoula calls.

[2] As the name suggests, this bat has relatively translucent wings that are approximately 30–32 millimeters (1.2–1.3 in) long.

This is not a traditional tail, as the skin flaps that make up the wings attach behind the animal here.

The fur color exhibits a smooth transition to white on the ventral side of the animal.