It is known with certainty only from the area of its type locality, Monts de Cristal in northwestern Gabon.

[1][2] The specific name stevarti honours Tariq Stévart from the University of Brussels, an expert in western Central African orchids who help with the fieldwork.

Leptodactylodon stevarti is a stout frog with broad and comparatively flat head.

[2] Leptodactylodon stevarti occurs in primary forest at elevations of 460–550 m (1,510–1,800 ft) above sea level.

[2] The species is threatened by habitat loss caused by smallholder farming activities and logging.