It is endemic to Taiwan[2][3][4] and widely distributed in hilly areas below 2,000 m (6,600 ft).

[1][2] Odorrana swinhoana are medium to large-sized frogs, reaching a maximum snout-vent length of 12 cm (4.7 in).

[3] Odorrana swinhoana occur in hill streams in broadleaf forests.

[1][3] They forage on both terrestrial and aquatic prey, primarily on insects and arachnids, but also gastropods, crustaceans, and chilopods.

[7] Breeding takes place in small mountainous, shady, rocky creeks.