The holotype was collected along the Juruena River north of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.

[3] It is a small species of free-tailed bat, with a forearm length of 29–30 mm (1.1–1.2 in) and weighing 7–7.5 g (0.25–0.26 oz).

[3] The Mato Grosso dog-faced bat possibly has a harem social structure.

[3] It is found in several countries in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela.

[1] As of 2008, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN—its lowest conservation priority.