It was first seen in its type locality, Mount Diaoluo in Lingshui Li Autonomous County, 710 meters above sea level.

[3] This frog has been observed between 660 and 760 meters above sea level in areas with bushes and trees.

This frog lives in thickets not far from mountain streams.

It seems to survive in some disturbed habitats so long as there is a supply of good water nearby.

Scientists also cite subsistence wood collection as a threat.