It is endemic to western Cameroon and only known from the southern slopes of Mount Manengouba.

[4] Dorsal markings typical for the genus Cardioglossa are present,[3] whereas the white line running under the tympanum is absent.

The species is threatened by habitat loss caused by agricultural encroachment (including plantations of tree crops), expanding human settlements, and extraction of wood for firewood and building materials.

Suitable habitat might exist on the Rumpi Hills, a site relatively close to Mount Manengouba.

However, the area has not been well investigated in recent years, and it is not known whether the species might be found in the Rumpi Hills.