This species inhabits subtropical forests, and breeds in small mountain streams where the larvae also develop. Females deposit 109–227 eggs, which adhere to the bottom of stones within the stream. These eggs are circular or globular in shape. The tadpoles are agile, and are most active during the day. During the non-reproductive season, adults are largely terrestrial and often hid in damp soil caves or rock crevices during the day, and are more active at night.

This species is restricted to Ping Wu and Maoxian Counties, in north central Sichuan Province, China. It occupies an elevational range of 1,300–2,200 m asl.

Conservation Actions In-Place
This species does not appear to be present in any protected areas. This species is on the "List of Beneficial or of Important Economic or Scientific Value Terrestrial Wild Animals under States Protection", under the protection of the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wildlife", which provides a moderate degree of protection and makes it illegal to collect (China Red List Assessment Workshop June 2019).

Conservation Needed
This species would benefit from improved habitat protection at sites where it is known to occur.

Research Needed
More information is needed on this species' distribution, population status, ecology, and threats. There is a need for monitoring the population status of this species given the threats of expanding human settlements and road construction within the species' range.