It is a cave-roosting species, and has been normally found roosting in the same caves as H. armiger. The reproductive pattern is the delayed fertilization type. Parturition may occur between May to July (He. 2015). One female under captivity gave birth to 1 neonate.

The species is recorded from southern China (Smith et al. 2008, Jiang et al. 2015) and Viet Nam (Robinson et al. 2003). According to Huynh et al. (1994), this species was reported in Viet Nam only from Sa Pa (Lao Cai Province), however, there is evidence for the presence of this species considerably further south, in Phong Na (Quang Binh Province), where it possibly occurs together with related H. lylei. It is widespread in southern China.

Although parts of the species distributional range is in protected areas. But it is not known if the species is present in any protected areas. Further studies are needed to determine the distribution, population size, life history, ecologyand threats to this species.