This bat occurs on islands around the Solomon Islands, where a recent study examined ocean gaps between islands and forest habitat.
The 1968 account, published under the former name Melonycteris woodfordi, describes an even rufous-brown colour over the body.
A 2023 study treats the species as a primary-forest dweller and suggests that disturbance and sea channels may restrict its movement between islands.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.