[2][3] It is endemic to the Philippines and occurs on Mindanao, Leyte, Bohol, and Basilan,[2] possibly wider.

There are prominent spinose tubercles on all dorsal surfaces, especially on the eyelids.

Males have nuptial pads but appear to lack vocal sacks.

It is a forest floor species that lays its eggs in tree holes.

It is threatened by habitat loss caused by agriculture and human settlement.