This species occurs in lentic habitats, in upper montane grassland, and wet evergreen forest. Adults are generally found close to pool and grassland edges, while larvae are found in both permanent and seasonal pools. At night, vocalizing individuals have been observed at the edges of shallow pools (< 0.3 m in depth) in an open grassland. The grass was emergent in most areas of the pools, which had a muddy substrate but contained clear water (Garg et al. 2018). This species is thought to tolerant a degree of habitat disturbance (Sri Lanka Red List Assessment Workshop February 2020).

This species is endemic to the central hills of Sri Lanka at elevations between 1,800-2,200 m asl, and it is thought to be restricted to its currently mapped range (Sri Lanka Red List Assessment Workshop February 2020). The extent of occurrence (EOO) of this range is 342 km², which is thought to represent five or fewer threat-defined locations.

Conservation Actions In-Place
This species is known from Horton Plains National Park, Pattipola Forest Reserve, Agra-Bopath Forest Reserve, and Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve.

Conservation Needed
Continued and strengthened management of protected area(s) where this species occurs, and expanded protection of suitable forest elsewhere in its range is needed.

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 drought, fire, and habitat loss through conversion to intensive agricultural use.