The factors for its initial disappearance remain unclear, although it may have to do with chytridiomycosis and habitat loss associated with agriculture and coal mining, including air pollution.

[1][4] The Santo André site is over 250 kilometers away from its type locality near São Bento do Sul in Santa Catarina, and despite immense growth in citizen science efforts over the following decade, the species has not been recorded at any other sites aside from Santo André.

[4] This arboreal frog requires healthy rainforest where the tree branches form a canopy.

[1] Scientists speculate that fewer than fifty individuals may be alive now, though they note that the northern part of its former range, which includes the protected Parque Estadual Nascentes do Paranapanema, remains suitable habitat.

There is some concern that, if rediscovered, this frog may be affected by the illegal pet trade, collectors tempted by its colors and rarity.