The holotype was collected by Edward William Nelson in Tetela del Volcán, Mexico.

It has a forearm length of 35–41 mm (1.4–1.6 in) and body weight of 18–24 g (0.63–0.85 oz).

[3] It is nocturnal, foraging at night and roosting in sheltered places such as abandoned mines, old wells, and tree branches during the day.

[3] It is found in several countries in Central America including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama.

It has been documented at elevations from 600–3,000 m (2,000–9,800 ft) above sea level;[1] in Mexico, it is most frequently encountered at approximately 2,000 m (6,600 ft) above sea level.