[3] Species of the genus Breviceps are sexually dimorphic: males are much smaller than females.

[2] This prevents normal amplexus; instead, males and females produce an adhesive secretion from the skin that allows them to "stick" together during mating.

[2][4] Species of the genus Breviceps spend most of the year underground; even when on the surface, they are inconspicuous because of their slow movements and cryptic colouration.

They are able to burrow rapidly, backwards, into the soil by using the enlarged, spade-like metatarsal tubercles on their feet.

Choruses start immediately after heavy rains, although this may be delayed in colder areas.