It is a frugivorous species (Corbet and Hill 1992) that has been found across a range elevations and forest types (Bergmans and Rozendaal 1988; Maryanto et al. 2011). It appears to require higher quality forest habitats but has been recorded from cocoa plantations. The species has been captured near rivers (Bergmans and Rozendaal 1988), coastal areas (Widayati and Nurjana 2018), and individuals from Soloi were caught over a river in undisturbed forest. Its roost requirements are unknown, but it is unlikely to be a cave-dwelling species.

There are no current species-specific conservation programs for the species. It is known to occur in the Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park (Bergmans and Rozendaal 1988) and Lore Lindu National Park (Maryanto et al. 2011). 

Significant research into the species population status and trends, ecology, life history and threats are needed to inform the conservation and management of the species. Strengthened habitat protection and management in the national parks and broad community awareness campaigns are needed to promote conservation even with the uncertainties associated with the species.