This small bat is known from several parts of South and Southeast Asia. Genetic and morphological studies report substantial differences among regional populations and raise the possibility of a species complex.
A university bat profile describes a small bat with a dark back, paler underside, and small feet.
A survey on a Malaysian university campus recorded one individual inside a young, rolled banana leaf. This is a single observation and may not represent a usual roost.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.