[2][3] The distinguishing feature of this species, at least among the Raorchestes from the Western Ghats, is its yellow dorsal surface of the forearm and the loreal region.

The lateral abdominal area is prominently glandular (hence the specific name glandulosus).

It can be found within rainforest but also disturbed habitats such as forest fringes near coffee plantations and gardens.

[1] The frog is classified as vulnerable to extinction because of habitat loss from the construction of plantations and roads.

Given that many of the frogs live at high elevations, they would not be able to migrate to new places naturally should the climate grow hotter.