This species inhabits lower montane and mid-montane rainforest, among boulders and grass near streams. It is an adaptable species that can probably withstand a degree of habitat degradation. It is a species that breeds by direct development.

This species is known from the central mountain ranges of Papua New Guinea from the Southern Highlands and Western Highlands provinces south-eastward to the vicinity of Wau, Morobe Province (Zweifel 1962). It has also been recorded in Madang Province, Fungoi, Kaironk Valley, Schrader Mountains, Papua New Guinea (Kraus 2010). It occurs from 1,900-2,800 m asl (Zweifel 1962).

Conservation Actions In-Place
This species might occur within Mount Kaindi Wildlife Management Area.

Conservation Needed
Declines due to the arrival of chytrids are known to be rapid and severe. Therefore, a common analog species should be identified and the capacity for ex-situ conservation (e.g. captive assurance populations and genome banking) should be developed in country. There is a high risk that the introduction of chytrids could be caused by human activities, “enforcing quarantine measures through policy changes, investing in compliance, promoting education, and minimizing risks, including transportation of infected sources” (Bower et al. 2019) is strongly recommended (Melanesia Red List Assessment Workshop 2019).

Research Needed
There is a need for monitoring the population status of this species.