It is endemic to in Kerala, India in the Western Ghat mountains, south of the Palghat Gap.

[1] This frog inhabits primary and evergreen forests.

It has been observed on tree farms, but seems to require some canopy cover.

This frog can be killed by pesticides, but they are only used in some places within its range.

[1] Scientists also cite climate change as a threat to this frog because it could alter the monsoon climate that the frog relies upon to breed.