[2] It was thought to be extinct for 156 years until it was rediscovered in 2009 from the Peak Wilderness, Central Hills of Sri Lanka.

[2][4] Pseudophilautus stellatus reaches a snout–vent length of 40–55 mm (1.6–2.2 in) (two males and one female of intermediate size).

The snout, the interorbital area, the sides of head, the dorsum, and the dorsal thigh are weakly shagreen.

The body is bright green decorated with intermittent pinkish white spots outlined in dark brown.

[4] Pseudophilautus stellatus were found in a cloud forest at elevations of 1,540–1,679 m (5,052–5,509 ft) above sea level.