It is confirmed to exist in two locations in Côte d'Ivoire and one in Ghana, and it possibly occurs in Guinea and Liberia.

[1][2][3] It was originally described as subspecies of Afrixalus laevis and the type locality is in Côte d'Ivoire near Mount Nimba.

[3] The male advertisement call consists of an inconspicuous buzzing with low intensity, which is then followed by a creaking sound.

Breeding takes place in small temporary ponds and puddles.

It is threatened by habitat loss caused by agricultural encroachment, expanding human settlements, and logging.