Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical forests and caves.

Of the name, Aellen wrote, "Dédiée à ma femme qui m'a accompagné et secondé au cours de ce voyage," which translates to: "Dedicated to my wife who accompanied and assisted me on this trip.

"[2] It is a small species of horseshoe bat, with a forearm length of 41 mm (1.6 in).

Its nose-leaf is black around the edges, with a light brown sella.

[2] It is known from several countries in West Africa, including Ivory Coast, Guinea, and Liberia.