The cryptic species within the M. schreibersii population was distinguished by characteristics of the cranium and dentition and molecular evidence of a distinct phylogeny.

[2] A species of Miniopterus, known as bent or long winged bats, closely resembling M. schreibersii in its superficial characteristics of morphology and acoustic signals.

The distribution range extends from Tunisia to the west, south of the Atlas Mountains, through Algeria and Morocco.

[2] The IUCN Red List classifies this species as near threatened by extinction, and trajectory of the population as unknown.

The use of caves and other subterranean habitats for daytime roosts and extended periods of hibernation has exposed the species to interruption by human activity.