It is only known from its type locality around the Mabing river near Kangpokpi in Senapati district, Manipur state.

It does not appear to need closed-canopy habitat, but it does require shrub and vegetation cover.

[1] The frog's range includes at least one protected park: Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary.

[1] Scientists believe this frog breeds in early May, near the start of India's monsoon rains.

What threat it faces comes from habitat loss and fragmentation in favor of human habitation, roads, and agriculture and because of water pollution associated with pesticides, herbicides, and runoff.