Notoglanidium boutchangai is considered to be of least concern to becoming an endangered species. The main threats that negatively affect this species by decreasing its population in their habitat include deforestation for timber, gold mining, and the construction of dams. Even though there are threats, none of them are decreasing the population in a dramatic way. There are no conservation measures being done to help conserve the species. The common name of Notoglanidium boutchangai in French is Bambonga.
Notoglanidium boutchangai is known to have a wide and flat head along with a rounded snout. The eyes are located on the backside of the head. The main color of this species is usually a reddish-brown color.