It is known with certainty only from its type locality in the Went Mountains, in the Indonesian province of Papua, New Guinea.

Similar frogs are widespread in New Guinea, usually above 1,200 m (3,900 ft) above sea level, as well as on the Seram Island, but their identity is uncertain; they possibly represent another, undescribed species.

[4] Based on the holotype and another syntopic specimen, adult females measure 83–92 mm (3.3–3.6 in) in snout–vent length.

The holotype is bleached, light-tan colored with three narrow bars in the thighs three to four in the shanks.

[1] The female frog lays eggs in swamps or other places with still water.