This species roosts in large colonies up to two thousands of individuals in caves, cracks and crevices in old disused buildings (Molur et al. 2002) and old tunnels and underground canals (Hanak and Gaisler 1969, Smith and Xie 2008) in primary or secondary forests. It is an early flyer and hunts over water surfaces (Bates and Harrison 1997).

This species is largely endemic to South Asia, where it has been recorded from a few localities in Afghanistan (Lowgar and Nangarhar provinces), India (Jammu and Kashmir, and Meghalaya) and Nepal (Western Nepal) (Molur et al. 2002, Srinivasulu and Srinivasulu 2012). A report from Maharashtra as reported by Molur et al. (2002) is erroneous. It has been recorded from 300 to 2,000 m asl (Molur et al. 2002). Wang (2002) records that the species is present in Guizhou, China (Smith and Xie 2008). Species identity of Chinese records require further revision. Records for Viet Nam are generally considered to be dubious (Bates et al. 1999) and most probably should be attended to Myotis laniger or Myotis annamiticus (Topal 1997, Kruskop 2013); thus they are not included here.