An endemic shrub frog inhabiting both primary and secondary montane forests as well as the home gardens and tea plantations from 1500 to 2140 m elevations in the central hills. It is the dominant frog in and around the
Horton Plains National Park. Also occurs in
Pattipola,
Ambewela, Agara pathana and
Nuwaraeliya. It calls throughout the day and night though usually hides during the day time under logs, tree holes, root crevices, rocks, under leaf litter and such other micro habitats. Eggs are laid in humus or at the base of grass tussocks. Juveniles are usually found among grassy vegetation and such other disturbed habitats.
