It is endemic to Rio Junin, Imbabura Province, Ecuador on the western slopes of the Andes mountains and can be found in rocky streams in lower montane rainforest and has a severely declining population from copper mining in the region.

The skin of the frog's back can appear blackish or dark green, depending on the light.

The iris of the eye is light bronze or green in color with black reticulations.

[3] This diurnal frog has been found near clear, rocky streams on mountains between 600 and 1700 meters above sea level.

[1] Its range includes the Reserva Ecológica Los Ilinizas, but no conservation specific to the species can be found there.