It is found in northeastern India, Bangladesh, Nepal, southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

It has been observed as high as 800 meters above sea level.

[2] Sylvirana nigrovittata occurs in gentle streams in evergreen forest, including evergreen galleries in deciduous forest areas.

The tadpoles develop quiet stream sections.

It is threatened by the loss of forest canopy over streams it inhabits, as well as hydrological changes.