Its dorsal surface is bright yellow, with a cross of many colours centered on the back.

[4] The crucifix toad is a ground-dwelling frog which inhabits the arid areas of western New South Wales and Queensland.

The development of the tadpole is rapid so as to take advantage of the wet conditions and reducing the risk of them dying from the pond drying up.

Its purpose is uncertain; it may be intended to confuse and deter predators such as snakes, or to trap biting insects (which would later be consumed when the frog sheds and eats its skin).

Male crucifix toads have been documented to use this glue to attach themselves onto the larger females during mating.