It is endemic to southeastern Venezuela and occurs in the La Escalera region of the Sierra de Lema, Bolívar state.

[4] Despite this, common name Bolivar snouted treefrog has been coined for this species.

By day, the dorsum becomes yellowish tan and has dark brown flecks; the limbs show transverse bars.

[2] Scinax danae occurs in margins of temporary pools, small ponds, lagoons, and sluggish streams at elevations of 180–1,250 m (590–4,100 ft) above sea level.

It can potentially suffer from installation of power lines and the associated development, tourism, and fires, although these are unlikely to be serious threats.