This species generally occurs in primary tropical moist forest, though it has been found in both primary and secondary forests (Duellman 1978). In the Iquitos region, Peru, specimens have been found only in primary forest, where most individuals were found sitting on low vegetation at night (Rodríguez and Duellman 1994). It breeds by direct development, whereby eggs are carried in a pouch on the female's back. It is not present in modified habitats. The species eats other frogs, and probably only survives in areas of high anuran density.

This species occurs in the Upper Amazon Basin in southeastern Colombia, Ecuador and northern Peru. Its altitudinal range is from 100–1,200 m asl. Its presence in Brazil remains uncertain.

Conservation Actions
In Ecuador, its geographic range overlaps with Reserva de Producción Faunística Cuyabeno, Parque Nacional Yasuní, Parque Nacional Sumaco Napo-Galeras, Parque Nacional Llanganates, and Parque Nacional Sangay. In Colombia, it has been recorded from Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu. In Peru, it might be present in Gueppi Reserved Zone.

Research Needed
More information is needed on this species' distribution, population status, and trends.