It is found in the Atlantic versant of Panama, Costa Rica, and southeastern Nicaragua.

The ventral surfaces are white, with some yellow coloration towards the posterior parts.

[3] Craugastor talamancae in humid lowland and montane secondary and old growth forests at elevations of 15–646 m (49–2,119 ft) above sea level.

It is a nocturnal[1] frog that hides in leaf litter during the day, but typically moves to low-lying vegetation at night.

[3] Craugastor talamancae is common in parts of its range but has declined and is rare in others.