[2] It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela at altitudes from 300 m to above 2000 m, particularly in cloud forest.

[5] The Bogotá yellow-shouldered bat is considered medium sized for the genus Sturnira.

[3] It has a forearm length of 43–45.3 mm (1.69–1.78 in),[6] though some consider that measurement inaccurate and suspect the true average is longer.

[3] The Bogotá yellow-shouldered bat is native to South America where its range includes the following countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

While it has previously been listed as occurring in Bolivia and Argentina, those records were determined to be incorrect.