It is known from the Taï National Park (its type locality) in southwestern Ivory Coast and from the Gola Forest in southeastern Sierra Leone;[1][4][5] it is likely that its range extends into the adjacent Liberia.

Dorsal coloration is grey to brown with irregular black spots and streaks.

[5] Sclerophrys taiensis inhabits primary lowland rainforest close to forest streams.

It is a rare species that even in well-studied areas (i.e., Taï National Park) is known from only a few specimens.

It is threatened by forest loss caused by agriculture (cacao plantations, rubber, and oil palms), timber extraction, and human settlement (encroachment).