It is found in northeastern Angola, southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and western Burundi, though the exact range is poorly known.

[2][3] The specific name lameerei honours Auguste Lameere, a Belgian entomologist.

[2][4][3] Arthroleptis lameerei is a small, stocky species that can grow to 23 mm (0.9 in) in snout–vent length.

A darker double-hourglass pattern and/or a thin, light vertebral line may be present.

It occurs in the Upemba National Park in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, and probably also in other protected areas.