This species is generally associated with lowland tropical moist forest (both primary and secondary), as may also be encountered in forest- grassland mosaic habitats. It appears to be somewhat adaptable as animals have been recorded from city gardens. It roosts singly or in small groups. Sub-adult males appear to be somewhat migratory.

This species is widespread in Central Africa. It has been recorded from Cameroon (Cosson 1995) ranging into Equatorial Guinea (Rio Muni and Bioko), Gabon, Congo, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, extreme northwestern Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda and possibly southern South Sudan. It is a lowland species found up to 800 m asl.

The species has been recorded in the Dja Biosphere Reserve  in Cameroon (Bakwo Fils 2009) and it seems probable that it is present Central African protected areas. No direct conservation measures are currently needed for this species as a whole. The reduction of the home range may also influence its conservation status. Even within central Africa, the occurrence is reduced to some suitable habitats that are mostly found in protected areas.

Monitoring of populations is important, although it will be challenging in this area. Apart from larger mammals and some taxa such as birds that are mostly used in monitoring programs, bats are less considered in monitoring strategies and even for funding of some activities. Monitoring populations is critical to provide baseline information on population trends. In many countries, only tourist appealing mammals or keystone species are more on top for conservation efforts forgetting the ecosystem services of the forgotten ones.

We also recommend some studies such as reproduction and ecology of the species in order to provide information on how populations can grow or decline in a time span.