It is found in eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia to the Magdalena River Valley.

The dorsum is yellowish-tan with some darker brown pigmentation or other markings, sometimes forming a faint "X" just behind the head.

There is usually dark barring on the upper surfaces of the arms and legs.

[4] The species' natural habitats are humid lowland forests.

It is an arboreal species that breeds in temporary and permanent pools.