At present, it is only known from three localities in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe north of Mutare; it is thus endemic to that country.

The cloacal opening in both sexes has an unusual, ventrally deflected position and is surrounded by deep skin folds; the functional significance of this remains unknown.

[3] Its natural habitats are primary montane forests above 1,500 m (4,900 ft).

[3] Eggs are laid terrestrially (in chamber in humus) and develop directly into froglets.

[1][3] This species is believed to be reasonably common, although its range is small and there are no recorded sightings since 1985.