The Angolan long-eared bat (Laephotis angolensis) is a species of vesper bat in the Vespertilionidae family. It can be found in moist savanna in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It was described as a new species in 1935 by Albert Monard. In papers published in 1953 and 1971, the Angolan long-eared bat was treated as a subspecies of De Winton's long-eared bat. However, it is generally treated as a full species at present.[1] It has been suggested that it may be synonymous with Botswanan long-eared bat.[1] Its species name "angolensis" is Latin for "Angolan," likely in reference to the fact that the holotype was encountered near Dala, Angola.[1]
Its dental formula is for a total of 32 teeth. The fur of its back is yellowish- or reddish-brown. Ventral fur is pale gray or cream in color.[1]
It has only been documented in the Central Zambezian miombo woodlands.[1] Its range includes Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is considered a locally rare species.[1] As of 2008, it is assessed as a data deficient species by the IUCN.