[2] It was first described by Albert Günther (as Ixalus stictomerus) based on a single individual collected by Colonel Richard Henry Beddome from 'Ceylon'.

They have an elongated body with an obtusely pointed snout.

There is a narrow yellow stripe on mid-dorsum from tip of snout to vent.

[4] Pseudophilautus stictomerus is a low-country wetzone species from south-western Sri Lanka.

[1][4] The species is potentially threatened by agro-chemical pollution and habitat loss and alteration.