This species inhabits subtropical montane tropical moist forest to cloud forest habitats (García-París et al. 2008). The mean annual temperature within the species range in 12-15 ºC, with between 1,825 to 2,300 mm of annual rainfall (García-París et al. 2008). It is a relatively arboreal species that has often been collected from bromeliads, although individuals have also been recorded under surface litter and the bark of logs (García-París et al. 2008). It is not known if it can persist in disturbed habitats. It is thought to breed by direct development, as with its congeners (García-París et al. 2000).

This species has been recorded from the northern slopes of the Cordillera de Talamanca and the Cerros de Escazú, of Costa Rica (García-París et al. 2008). It occupies an elevational range of 1,745-2,500 m asl (García-París et al. 2008).

Conservation Actions In-Place
This species is present in the Cerros de Escazú protected zone, and Parque Nacional Tapantí and Reserva Biológica Cerro las Vueltas. 

Conservation Needed
Proactive, precautionary steps should be taken to detect the arrival of Bsal in Costa Rica and to establish a baseline by including the swabbing of salamanders encountered during routine amphibian monitoring activities in the country (Costa Rica Red List Assessment Workshop 2019).

Research Needed
More information is needed on this species' distribution, population status, ecology, and threats.