The species epithet staccato and the common name refer to the sound of its call.

The species is a small to medium-sized frog which grows to about 35 mm SVL.

Its closest relative is the rock frog (Litoria coplandi) which has, however, a very different call.

[1] The species is restricted to the tropical north-west Kimberley region of north-western Australia.

It is found in rocky creeks, along ridges and on rock platforms.