This species is most commonly found at higher elevations in mixed deciduous forests on northerly facing slopes, often adjacent to seeps (Green et al. 2014). The shortleaf pine-dominated southerly facing slopes and the valleys between ranges are considered dispersal barriers for the species (Shepard and Burbrink 2008, NatureServe 2021). Individuals often use sandstone rocks, logs, and other forest debris as cover objects. Surface moisture conditions have a significant influence on the activity of this species, as it will retreat to lower levels of talus to escape hot and dry conditions (Green et al. 2014). Breeding takes place terrestrially by direct development.

This species is restricted to the Ouachita Mountains, in Arkansas and Oklahoma, USA (Duncan and Highton 1979, Conant and Collins 1991). It primarily occurs within the Winding Stair, Rich, and Black Fork Mountains, and the eastern portion of the Kiamichi Mountains. It occurs at elevations above 250 m asl (NatureServe 2021). Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is 4,194 km².

Conservation Actions In-Place
The majority of this species' range occurs within Ouachita National Forest. This species is listed as a "Protected" species in Oklahoma (Green et al. 2014).

Conservation Needed
Continued rigorous management of the existing parks is the best guarantee for the conservation of this species.

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