The dorsal skin had a grey or brown tone with dark spots or streaks, and was mostly smooth, with some granular texture.

[2] The species occupied montane rain forests, specifically in long-lasting and temporary streams on gravel, clay, sand and usually areas with rocky soil substrate.

[3] At night, when the frogs were less active, they could be seen moving throughout cool rock crevices and staying in moist parts of their environment like under debris, along the water's edge, and around damp vegetation.

[5][full citation needed] The species bred in warm weather after or during heavy rain from late October to May, with a January to March peak.

The female deposited 24-36 eggs in gelatinous clumps under rocks or branches in the water; tadpoles could be found throughout the year.

[1] A connection has been made between the frog's extinction and the presence of the invasive plant species Lantana camara and Ageratina riparia.