This species is known to roost in caves, caverns and old and disused buildings (Harrison and Bates, 1991, Benda and Gaisler 2015). It roosts as single individuals, or in groups of up to several hundred individuals (Harrison and Bates 1991, Bates and Harrison 1997). In Iran, the species has been recorded from arid and semi arid areas in the littoral area of the Persian Gulf. In parts of Iran it is found in wheat fields and similar arable areas where it feeds on beetles (Coleopterans) (M. Sharifi pers. comm. 2008).

This species ranges from the southeastern Arabian Peninsula to western South Asia. It has been recorded from a number of localities in Oman, from the United Arab Emirates, and presumably occurs in much of southern Iran. In South Asia, this species is known from Afghanistan (Farah, Kandahar, Nimruz and Helmand provinces (Benda and Gaisler 2015)) and Pakistan (Baluchistan (Benda et al. 2012, Van Cakenberghe and De Vree 1994, Kock and Felten 1980)).

It is not known if the species is present within any protected areas. Further studies are needed into the distribution, abundance, and natural history of this species.