It prefers rainforest type habitat, and avoids regions inhabited by humans.

Little is known about this species of kusimanse, and there are no estimates of its wild population numbers or status.

Until 1984, the species was only known from two specimens from Baringa but are now thought to be quite common in some regions.

Threats are probably habitat loss and bushmeat hunting.

However, this species is protected by Salonga National Park.