This species roosts in trees and caves, as solitary animals or in small groups. It gleans insects from foliage within the interior of its mid-montane forest habitat (Bonaccorso 1998).

This species is endemic to Papua New Guinea where it has been recorded from Sandaun Province, Hela Province, and Chimbu Province, between 1,900 and 2,800 m asl (Bonaccorso 1998, Armstrong et al. 2019). Its projected range in mid-montane elevations and extends from Sundan Province in the west to Chimbu Province in the east. Its extent of occurrence and area of occupancy could be larger than what has been documented to date.

The species is presumed to be present in protected areas within its elevational range. Broadscale protection of forests will help maintain population size in this species. Future surveys should target it with harp traps. Additional research is needed to determine its range, population status and trends, ecology, and threats.