It is found in northwestern Vietnam from the Quang Tri Province northwards and in central and southeastern Yunnan (China).

[2][1] This frog lives in evergreen forests with small to medium sized trees and in mossy rainforests.

They have also been observed in karst gorges, perched on plants next to streams.

What threat it faces comes from habitat loss associated with agriculture, logging, and hydroelectric dams.

There is some issue with people capturing this frog to sell on the international pet trade, but they are also bred at the IEBR and WAZA Amphibian and Reptile Breeding Station.