The dorsum ranges from yellowish-tan to dark brown in colour with darker mottling.

This frog inhabits montane rainforest and tall open forests.

If alarmed the Eungella torrent Frog may jump into the creek where it will hide beneath rocks until the danger has passed.

The Eungella torrent frog is the only Myobatrachidae that is known to advertise its presence by the movement of its body and limbs.

These movements include: flicking and waving of legs, head bobbing, and distinctive hops.

This species is the only known Australian frog to go through an apparent period of absence, only to later reappear.