It is endemic to Colombia where it is known from its type locality near San Rafael in the Antioquia Department, and from the Caldas Department, both on the Cordillera Central.

[2][3] This frog's natural habitats are sub-Andean forests.

This frog has been observed between 850 and 1340 meters above sea level.

[1] This frog's range includes some protected parks, including Selva de Florencia National Park, Punchina Regional Forest Reserve, and San Lorenzo Regional Forest Reserve.

[1] The IUCN classifies this frog as endangered because of considerable habitat loss in favor of urbanization, agriculture, cattle grazing, logging, gold mining, and, in recent years, large infrastructure projects.