Scientists know it exclusively from the type locality: Teluk Nauli in Indonesia.

[2][1] This frog lives in primary and secondary forest and seems to tolerate disturbed habitats very well.

When it erupts, it puts out ash plumes and pyroclastic matter and causes avalanches.

Sinabung began erupting in 2010 and never truly stopped, with one especially large event in 2017.

Scientists have also seen via satellite imagery that human beings have encroached on the forest to build small farms, establish plantations for palm oil, and establish grazing for domesticated animals.