It is native to Vietnam and China and has been observed 1130 meters above sea level.

[2][3][1] This frog lives in submontane evergreen forests containing streams and seeps.

[1] The IUCN classifies this frog as at least concern of extinction.

[1] The frog's range includes some protected parks: Hoang Lien–Van Ban Proposed Nature Reserve, Ngoc Son-Ngo Loung and Ha Kia-Pa Co Nature Reserve, and Tay Yen Tu Nature Reserve.

[1] There are plans for a hydroelectric dam in the frog's range.