[1] The specific name schioetzi honours Arne Schiøtz [fr], a Danish herpetologist who has worked extensively on African tree frogs.

[4][5] There is a white line that runs under the eye, then curves sigmoidally up and terminates just behind the external naris.

The characteristic dorsal blotches are not joined to form an hour-glass pattern.

[6] Cardioglossa schioetzi is occurs in and near relict patches of montane forest at elevations of 1,640–2,010 m (5,380–6,590 ft) above sea level.

[1] This species is threatened by habitat loss caused by expanding agricultural activities, human settlements, overgrazing, and logging.