It is found in the Russian Far East, the Korean Peninsula, and the Japanese island of Tsushima.

[1] The Dybowski's frog is fairly tolerant of human disturbance; however, it has been threatened across portions of its range due to heavy collection for use in traditional Chinese medicine.

The species covers a wide range of altitudes, from sea level to 900 m, and possibly higher.

The head and body are relatively broad; the skin is generally smooth, but with some small protuberances along the back.

The back is largely tan to dark brown, and the belly is white.