The dorsal colouration is light to reddish brown, with a variable degree of greyish markings.

[3] The legs are barred with dark brown and there are red or orange patches in the armpits and groin.

[4] Physalaemus ephippifer is a common, adaptable species that benefits from human disturbance.

It is thought that the foam deters predators, including older tadpoles of the same species.

[4] This frog has a wide range and is a common species with a large total population.