It is found in Kenya and Tanzania and is broadly distributed in the inland areas of both countries.

[1] The specific name petersii honours Wilhelm Peters, German zoologist and traveller.

The fingers and the toes are partially webbed and bear small terminal discs.

[5] Chiromantis petersii occurs in dry savanna woodland, generally in areas receiving less than 800 mm rain per year.

Breeding takes place in temporary pools and involves foam nests.