This species is generally associated with lowland tropical moist forest, swamp forest, a mosaic of these two forest habitats, and a mosaic of swamp or riverine forest and secondary grassland (Bergmans 1990, Happold 2013). It is a solitary rooster, with one specimen collected in the dense foliage of a bush (Nowak 1999). The female gives birth to a single young (Hayssen et al. 1993).

This low to mid elevation  species is distributed in Central Africa. It has been recorded from southern Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Central Uganda.

Current conservation efforts

There appear to be no direct conservation measures in place, although in the Democratic Republic of Congo the species is present in some protected areas such as Mbiye island sanctuary, Yangambi Man and Biosphere Reserve, Yoko Forest Reserve and Masako Forest Reserve.

Conservation needs/priorities

Studies are needed on the species’ population sizes, distribution, and extent of occurrence throughout its range.  Monitoring of population sizes and locations over time are also important to establish whether these are stable or experiencing trends of decline.
The threats to these bats are poorly understood. Studies are needed on the species’ habitat requirements and on the effects of forest loss and degradation on the species’ population sizes/distribution. Research is also needed on the amount of hunting and the level of bushmeat trade, and the effects of that hunting on population sizes and persistence.
Effective roost site protection efforts are needed to minimize hunting mortality and disturbance to non-target individuals. Similar to most threatened flying foxes, local capacity building for conservation managers  and education and awareness within local communities are greatly needed to support conservation efforts.