Almost nothing is known about the ecology of these species. Habitat destruction and intensive agriculture are probably the principal threats to Uropsilus.
Incidence
Four species are recognised within Uropsilus (sub-family Uropsilinae) two of which, [U. investigator] and [U. soricipes], are considered "Endangered" by the IUCN Red List.
All four species are restricted to southern China and adjacent parts of Myanmar. Almost nothing is known about their ecology.