This species can be found in dry and semideciduous forest and forest edge (Reid 2009). In Mexico, it is found in secondary forests; can roosts in caves, tunnels, abandoned constructions, and thatched roofs. It roosts in hollow trees and holes in thistle stems (Villa-R. 1966), under palm-thatched roofs (Hall and Dalquest 1963), and in a coiled Heliconia leaf. Often small groups are found sharing a roost, with individuals hanging separately rather than clustered together. This species is sometimes seen flying around buildings and may use roofs as night roosts. Foraging flight is slow and erratic, at heights of about 2 to 4 m. It probably eats insects caught in flight, but feeding habitats and diet are unknown. Probably the young are born in May (Reid 2009).

This small, insectivorous species occurs from Sonora and Veracruz (Mexico) to Guatemala (Simmons 2005). It occurs in lowlands only (Reid 2009).

This species is found in several protected areas in Mexico (Arroyo-Cabrales pers. comm.). No detailed information exists on several aspects of its ecology, reproduction and threats, so there is a wide range of research to be completed for a better understanding of its conservation status.