[1][2] It is endemic to the southern Philippines and occurs on the islands of Basilan, Bohol, Camiguin Sur, Dinagat, Samar, Siargao, Bucas Grande, and Mindanao.

[1] Pulchrana grandocula occurs in streams and rivers in montane and lowland forests at elevations below 1,500 m (4,900 ft).

It occurs in both undisturbed and disturbed habitats.

Reproduction takes place in streams where also the tadpoles develop.

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