It is endemic to the Andes of Colombia and occurs in the Cordillera Central in Antioquia, Caldas, and Chocó Departments.

[2][5] Soon after its description in 1970, it was relegated to synonymy of Dendropsophus carnifex, but its species status was restored in 1997.

[2] Coloration is sexually dimorphic: males have dull yellowish green dorsal surfaces of body and limbs, while these are pale golden brown or beige in females.

Body coloration is dark brown with blue, gold, and purple iridescence anteriorly and with golden spots on dorsally.

[6] Dendropsophus bogerti is an adaptable species found in open areas such as secondary forest and pastureland at elevations of 1,500–2,580 m (4,920–8,460 ft) above sea level.