This semi-arboreal salamander inhabits cloud forest and elfin forest and is associated with bromeliads and other epiphytes, as well as, mosses (Köhler and McCranie 1999, Aráuz 2006). It can also live in introduced tall grass. It breeds by direct development and when it reaches sexual maturity, it only reproduces once a year (Robleto-Hernández et al. 2019).

This species is known only from Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho, Departamento de Granada, Nicaragua, between 875-1,345 m asl (Köhler 2001, Sunyer et al. 2012, Robleto-Hernández et al. 2019). It might occur on other volcanoes in south-western Nicaragua; however, the estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) of its known range is 5 km², which represents a single threat-defined location.

Conservation Actions In-Place
The Nicaraguan Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) and the Cocibolca Foundation currently co-manage the protection of 5.67 km squared of land at Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho, which largely encompasses the range of this species (Mendieta Donaire et al. 2019). It is considered Critically Endangered according to the Red Book of Amphibians and Reptiles of Nicaragua (Robleto-Hernández et al. 2019).

Conservation Needed
It is necessary to protect the population against the threats of the chytrid fungus in order to preserve the species.

Research Needed
There is a need for close monitoring of the population status of this species given its very limited range and threat of chytridiomycosis.