The generic placement of this species within the subfamily Centroleninae is uncertain (incertae sedis ).

[2][4] A study published in 2002 suggested that it belongs to the Cochranella spinosa group.

[4] The type series was collected from terrestrial bromeliads at the summit of Cerro Aracamuni at about 1,600 m (5,200 ft) above sea level.

[1][4] The vegetation at the summit is mostly low (<1 m), with forested areas in depressions and along streams.

It occurs in the Serranía de la Neblina National Park.