In Peru they are only known to exist in a region of less than 5 hectares, usually on volcanoes or mountains, but since their discovery they have become increasingly popular as pets worldwide due to their unusual colouration and they are now bred regularly in captivity.

[3] They have a black body, yellow eyes and red/brownish mouth parts, with adults having bright red vestigial wings.

When disturbed, adults of this species are able to spray a defensive liquid from glands at the rear of the head which can be irritating to the skin and eyes.

P. schultei has been found in regions like the Cerro Casapita, which consists of grasslands and other vegetation the species is known to live in.

[2] While no direct conservation efforts have been made for the species themselves, they are known to inhabit at least three known protected areas that were created for the preservation of the endangered Marañon Poison Dart Frog.