It is found on eastern slopes and foothills of the Andes from southeastern Ecuador south to the region of Yurimaguas in Peru.

Juveniles have tiny white spots on the dorsum in the sacral region and on the legs.

Tadpoles are transported to streams by adults and develop in quiet pools in or adjacent to the watercourse.

It can also occur in modified and lightly degraded habitats, including rural gardens and cutover forest.

It is classified as least concern by the IUCN, which cites only pollution and major habitat loss as threats.