[2] It was formerly considered as conspecific with Indosylvirana temporalis but was found to be a distinct species in a 2014 study.

[1] This species is endemic to the Western Ghats north of the Palghat Gap in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

[1] As of late 2019, it has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

The dorsal parts are bronze while the lower flanks are light brown.

The upper lip has a yellowish-white stripe that continues to above the arm insertion.