It is endemic to Venezuela and is only known from its type locality, the base of Cerro Sipapo, in the Amazonas state.

[3][4] It appears to be endemic to the Cerro Cuao massif but might occur more widely in similar granitic areas.

[4] The specific name wothuja refers to the Piaroa people who live in the area of the type locality.

Dorsal coloration is dark brown, with black flanks and a white, oblique lateral stripe.

[2] Anomaloglossus wothuja is known from medium to tall evergreen forest at elevations of 150–200 m (490–660 ft) above sea level.