E. chanardi is found near or around Bangkok, Thailand.

[4][5] The specific name, chanardi, is in honour of Thai herpetologist (Mr.) Tanya Chan-ard.

[6] The preferred natural habitat of E. chanardi is freshwater wetlands.

[citation needed] E. chanardi preys upon fishes and frogs.

[3] E. chanardi is listed as "Data Deficient" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).