[1][2] They are known from Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and northern Australia.

[1][3] Papurana daemeli is the only ranid frog found in Australia.

[1][3] The unique combination of characteristics that can distinguish Papurana are: presence of a postocular eye mask, robust body shape, posterior of thighs having strong vermiculations, and dorsolateral folds being either absent or thin, with asperities.

The dorsum is evenly shagreened to warty and may carry spicules.

The body size is from medium to very large with males having paired, external vocal sac.