This subterranean species is present in forests, rubber plantation areas, paddy fields, rural gardens and farms, wetlands (boggy and muddy areas), and pastureland. Adults are often found in humus and other rotting vegetation. It is oviparous with terrestrial eggs and aquatic larvae in streams. 

This species has been recorded in agricultural habitats that retain high enough levels of vegetation and moisture. However, it is not thought to be tolerant of more extreme changes that result in much lower soil moisture levels, consistently alter soil chemistry, and have have the potential to result in fragmentation (Sri Lanka Red List Assessment Workshop February 2020).

This species is found throughout southwestern Sri Lanka. It has been recorded at elevations between 20-1,525 m asl (Sri Lanka Red List Assessment Workshop February 2020). It is not likely to occur more widely than the currently known localities (Sri Lanka Red List Assessment Workshop February 2020), which are thought to represent 10 or fewer threat-defined locations, due to expanding agriculture and hydropower. The extent of occurrence (EOO) of its distribution is 8,820 km².

Conservation Actions In-Place
This species has been recorded from several protected areas, including Peak Wilderness Forest Reserve and Sinharaja Forest Reserve, which is a World Heritage Site.

Conservation Needed
Expansion of effective forest preservation and continued management of existing protected areas is essential for the conservation of this species.

Research Needed
Further research is required to fully resolve the taxonomic status of the species. 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 extreme habitat loss due to large-scale agriculture and the resulting agro-chemical pollution.