It is found in northern and eastern Sierra Leone, southern Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Ghana;[1][2][3][4] its range might extend to Togo.

Females have a uniform dorsum and often broad, light dorsolateral stripes and dark flanks.

[3][4] The male advertisement call consists of an initial sound followed by a series of clicks.

Breeding takes place in flowing water, ranging from very small, slow-moving creeks to fast-flowing mountain streams.

It is present in many protected areas (e.g., Mont Sângbé National Park, Forêt Classée du Pic de Fon).