The natural history of this species is not well known. In general,it may be found in both drier and wetter types of lowland and sub-montane rainforest (Fahr 2013). Roost sites include natural caves, boulder caves, overhanging cliffs, and disused mine adits (Monadjem et al. 2013, 2016).

This West African species has been recorded from seven localities in Guinea, Liberia (central and western uplands), and Côte d'Ivoire. It also occurs in the Gola Forest in eastern Sierra Leone. It may also occur in Ghana, however, there are no records from this country (Grubb et al. 1998). It is a lowland species generally recorded between sea level and 650 m asl. However, it has been recorded roosting in old mine adits at 720 m and 920 m asl adjacent to Mount Nimba (Monadjem et al. 2013, Monadjem 2016).

This species is endemic to Africa, and found within the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve World Heritage Site in Guinea as well as the East Nimba Nature Reserve in Liberia, and Gola Forest in Sierra Leone. There is a need to protect important roost sites and areas of suitable forest habitat. Further studies are needed into the distribution, population size and trend, ecology and significant threats to this species. Given the extensive mining, logging and agricultural expansion and potential cave disturbance in the area it is also recommended to engage key stakeholders and work with local communities and government authorities given they have an endemic rare species in the area. Specific research is needed to understand disturbance and if protection or gating of important maternity roosts is viable.