[2][3][5] It has also been reported from one locality on the Colombian Massif, Nariño Department, Colombia, but these have been shown to represent Rhaebo colomai.

Flanks have conspicuous glands, distributed linearly or irregular patterns.

[5] Its natural habitat are tropical premontane forests of western foothills of the Andes.

[5] All individuals of the Manduriacu River population were found near small forest streams, perched on branches or leaves, on average 1.4 metres but up to 4 metres over ground.

[3] It is threatened by habitat loss caused by agriculture and logging,[1] and by mining and hydropower.