It is endemic to the rainforest of Mindanao, Philippines and can only be found in the vicinity of Mount Candalaga, Compostela Valley province.

According to the IUCN the species is found in only one unprotected locality: Mt.Candalaga Range in Maragusan, Compostela Valley, where the individuals are distributed in small groups.

A road infrastructure project is planned on part of the mountain.

Moreover, the lower mountain slopes are being converted into banana plantations.

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