[3] The dorsum has a yellowish tan ground color and is heavily overlaid with a very dark brown to black reticulated pattern.

[4] Natural habitats of Peltophryne guentheri are dry lowland valleys in both mesic and xeric areas.

[3] Breeding takes place in temporary pools,[1] including a rainwater-filled roadside ditch.

[3] It is threatened by habitat loss caused by livestock grazing and selective logging, and by agricultural pollution.

A further threat is competition with and predation from introduced cane toads (Rhinella marina) and American bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeianus).