This species occurs at 1,200-1,800m asl on the Pacific slopes of the Cordillera Occidental in Ecuador, from the provinces of Imbabura and Esmeraldas, south to Bolivar. It has been recorded from around ten localities.
Compiler:
John Lynch, Luis A. Coloma, Santiago Ron
John Lynch, Luis A. Coloma, Santiago Ron 2004. Pristimantis crucifer. In: IUCN 2010. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2010.4. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 06 April 2011