Ecology is little known. These bats fly high in open space, such as above rivers, streams, and lagoons, and above the forest canopy. They are attracted to concentrations of insects around high floodlights and are among the many species swooping around such lights, even in towns (Emmons and Feer 1997). It is associated with multistratal evergreen forest and prefers moist areas (Eisenberg 1989). Their roosts are not well known; perhaps they are found in abandoned towers, or between the leaves of palm trees (Emmons and Feer 1997). Maybe well adapted to human habitation.

The species ranges from southeastern Colombia and adjacent Venezuela to Guyana, extending south to northwestern Brazil (Hood and Gardner 2008). Recently, its distribution has extended to Mato Grosso, central Brazil (Dalponte and Aguiar 2009) and the Choco of Colombia (Mantilla-Meluk et al. 2009). Many specimens have been taken below 200 m elevation (Eisenberg 1989).

This specis is listed as the least known species of the genus, thus research actions should be taken.