It is endemic to Bolivia and is known from the vicinity of its type locality in the Chapare Province (northern Cochabamba Department) and from Abra de la Cruz in the Manuel María Caballero Province (western Santa Cruz Department).

[3][4] The specific name ashkapara is derived from Quechuan ashka meaning "a lot" and para for "rain", and refers to the very high rainfall in the region of the type locality.

[2] Two adult males in the type series measure 44 and 50 mm (1.7 and 2.0 in) in snout–vent length (females are unknown).

[2][5] The male advertisement call is a short, single note that sounds like a "clack", as if two hard wooden sticks were beaten together.

[2] The second record is based on an individual climbing a moss-covered rocky wall adjacent to a small stream at 2,360 m (7,740 ft).