In 2008, it was elevated for the first time to species rank—a view that was further corroborated in 2014 when a review of systematics and morphological characters of Australian Mormopterus was published.

[2] The generic combination of this species was inferred by the elevation of the subgenus to genus Ozimops.

[3] The eponym for the species name "ridei" is likely William Ride, who was an accomplished Australian zoologist.

Fur color is highly variable among individuals, with some bats a light brownish-gray while others are darker brown.

[2] It is nocturnal, roosting in sheltered places during the day such as inside Eucalyptus tree hollows or in buildings.