It is endemic to central China (Sichuan, Chongqing, southwestern Hubei, Guizhou, and western Hunan).

Its name refers to Mount Emei, its type locality.

Breeding occurs in late summer and the tadpoles overwinter; the breeding habitat is standing water (ponds, pools, flooded fields, and backwaters of small streams).

[1] Female frogs reach a length of 67 mm (2.6 in), males are slightly smaller.

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