This species inhabits limestone karst forest and caves in forested lowlands; during 2014 surveys, only eight of the 10 Gigantes islands were found to contain suitable habitat and the species was recorded only on four of these islands (Philippines Red List Assessment Workshop May 2017). Individuals have often been recorded from the most moist and coolest parts of caves (Bucol et al. 2010). The species breeds by direct development and gravid females have been found to contain 22-24 eggs on each ovary (Bucol et al. 2010). Juveniles have been observed in cave entrances in Gigante Sur, and a month later froglets have been observed outside of these caves on the moist forest floor (Bucol et al. 2010). It is suspected that eggs are hatched inside the caves or deep crevices and that the juveniles only go outside to feed, although this requires further research (Bucol et al. 2010).

In the 2004 assessment, the species was known only from Gigante Sur, in the central Philippines. Bucol et al. (2010) reported the species on Gigante Norte and surveys in 2014 recorded the species on Balubadiang and Cabugao Dako Gigante island group, however surveys on other islands in the Gigante island group did not record the species (Philippines Red List Assessment Workshop May 2017). Its elevational range is sea level to 600 m asl and its extent of occurrence (EOO) is 21 km².

Conservation Actions
This species does not currently occur in any protected areas. However, efforts are ongoing to increase protection and establish conservation measures in these islands, primarily due to the increase in tourism; the local government is aiming to declare the islands as a High Conservation Value area. In addition, the karst system on these islands is critical to the availability of freshwater to the human population, so protection of this habitat is also being addressed from a ecosystem services perspective.

Conservation Needed
Managing and decreasing the impact of human encroachment in the cave systems, as well as reducing the destruction of karst forests, is critical to the survival of this species and could be achieved through establishing formal protected areas. In addition, restoration of the natural forest habitat and management of invasive plant species would be beneficial.

Research Needed
Addition survey work is required to improve the understanding of the species population size, distribution and trends. There is a need for monitoring the population status of this species given the threats of mining and quarrying within its restricted range.