[4] Tornier's forest toad is sexually dimorphic and the colouring also varies considerably between individuals.

It is a terrestrial species and clambers about in low vegetation, forages on the ground and hides under leaf litter.

[5] Internal fertilisation takes place and the eggs, which are 3-4 mm in diameter,[6] develop directly into juvenile frogs in the oviduct of the female.

Although it occupies a total range that is smaller than 20,000 square kilometres (7,700 sq mi) it is common in much of this area and is not thought to be in significant decline.

It is an adaptable species and when logging has affected its traditional habitat, has moved into agricultural areas and banana plantations.