[1] The specific name volzi honours Dr Walter Volz, a Swiss zoologist and traveller.

[3] Glyphoglossus volzi is a poorly known species occurring in lowland primary forest at elevations of 50–980 m (160–3,220 ft) above sea level.

It is only known from few specimens, but this likely reflects the lack of suitable sampling methods for what is likely a fossorial species.

It probably lays its eggs in pools of standing water on the forest floor.

The main threat to this species is clear-cutting of lowland tropical rainforest for oil palm plantations, small-holder agriculture, and wood extraction.