Research has shown that the species is able to use its mouth cavity to amplify sound and transmit it to the inner ear,[4] as explained by co-author Jean-François Aubry.

It is restricted to the high- and mid-altitude areas of Mahé and Silhouette Islands of the Seychelles group.

This is unusual among the Sooglossidae, as most are restricted to the high altitudes, which have a stable climate due to constant mist.

[6] Although Gardiner's frog is common at many sites, it is classified as endangered by the IUCN Red List because it is restricted to only three locations representing five subpopulations.

It has thus been proposed that both populations be considered evolutionary significant units for conservation purposes.