[3][4][5] It is endemic to western and southwestern Taiwan and is present in agricultural areas of Chiayi, Yunlin, and Tainan.

[2] Zhangixalus arvalis occurs in disturbed lowland (elevations below 1,000 m (3,300 ft)) agricultural areas where traditional farming practices prevails; it inhabits bamboo forests, orchards, sugar-cane fields, scrubland, and cultivated fields.

[1] Reproduction involves a lek-type mating system where males form a chorus group on twigs or leaves near canopy.

[4] It is threatened by habitat loss caused by infrastructure development for industry and human settlement, and by agricultural pollution.

[1] Taiwan Wildlife Conservation Act classifies its as endangered,[5] as does the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.