It is found throughout South and Central America, including Trinidad, but not Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, or French Guiana.

The bat species appears to have a hairless or "naked" back due to the attachment of its wings on the mid-line of its dorsal surface.

[3] The wing aspect ratio of this species is very high in comparison to many Microchiroptera, allowing these bats to fly long distances at fast speeds.

The rainy season provides a surge in the insect population, which proves to be important for these insectivorous bats, allowing the young to mature at a fast rate.

It is believed that they climb high to the top of their roost in order to quickly fly away from the entrance and avoid any nearby predators.

[7] These bats are found most commonly in moist habitats that sustain a high volume of insects.

Nighttime roosts of these animals are most commonly found in warm, dark, moist caves.