It is a species of moist primary and secondary lowland forest, adults are usually found in bushes and trees along forest streams. It can tolerate some habitat degradation, but it requires the presence of vegetation over streams, and does occur not in open situations. The eggs are laid on the underside of leaves over streams, the males guard the eggs, and the tadpoles develop in streams.

This species ranges from central Costa Rica, through Panama and the Pacific lowlands of Colombia, south to Azuay Province in Ecuador. It has also been reported from western slope of the Western Andes in the Magdalena Valley, Colombia. It occurs below 500 m asl.

Conservation Actions In-Place
It occurs in several protected areas throughout its range.

Research Needed
Taxonomic work is needed in light of this taxon representing a complex of species.