It is endemic to Venezuela where it is known from near La Culata in the Cordillera de Mérida.

[2] Its natural habitats are clear, fast-flowing streams in Andean cloud forest and sub-páramo shrubland.

The male protects the eggs that are laid on land.

After hatching, the male carries the tadpoles on his back to water where they develop further.

[1] Aromobates duranti is threatened by habitat loss caused by livestock farming.