It is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo (Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak, and Kalimantan), Sumatra, and the Natuna Islands.

The dorsum is dark or light brown above and on sides, usually uniform in colour, and without distinct markings.

Skin on top of head and body is covered with many conical spines.

[4] Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus may be common in suitable swampy habitats, but it is not abundant.

It is threatened by habitat loss caused by expanding oil palm plantations, infrastructure development, and logging.