[2] The specific name stejnegeri honors Leonhard Stejneger, a Norwegian–American herpetologist and ornithologist.

The posterior surface of the thigh has small or larger distinct light spots.

[4] Cycloramphus stejnegeri occurs in forests at relatively high altitudes;[1] the holotype was collected from 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level.

The eggs are deposited under leaf litter in burrows or under logs; the tadpoles are terrestrial and live away from water.

[1] Cycloramphus stejnegeri is an uncommon species that has not been recorded from disturbed habitats.