It is found in eastern Ecuador in Morona Santiago province.

[2] O. sangay is in the O. buckleyi species group and is closely related to O.

"[5] Scientists have found the frog exclusively in primary forest in Sangay National Park between 1551 and 1795 meters above sea level.

Scientists observed the animal at night, perched on plants roughly 2 m above the forest floor.

They consider habitat loss a possible threat, largely for the as yet hypothetical individuals that might be living outside Parque Nacional Sangay.