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This species is known to occur at elevations above 1800 m a.s.l. on Mt. Tapulao on Luzon Island, Philippines. It could possibly be found elsewhere in the Zambales Mountains.

Previously abundant on Mt. Tapulao, its current status may be affected by ongoing mining on the mountain.

It lives in regenerating secondary forest and old-growth mossy forest.

It is nocturnal and terrestrial, feeding on invertebrates and seeds.

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Mt. Tapulao, the only known locality for this speices, is currently the site of chromium mining operations which may be threatening both the habitat and the species.

• 3.2 Mining & quarrying

There are no protected areas that include Mt. Tapulao.

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