[2] The holotype was collected in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina[2] by Hermann Burmeister.

[3] It has black flight membranes and its fur is a consistent shade of red over its entire body.

[4] Two individuals captured in Honduras had forearm lengths of 50–51 mm (2.0–2.0 in) and body weights of 16–17 g (0.56–0.60 oz).

This marked a 1,200 km (750 mi) extension of the species' range from the previously known northern limit.

[5] Due to the lack of information on its ecology, geographic extent, population size, and threats it faces, the IUCN lists this species as data deficient as of 2016.