[2][3][4] The specific name, kateae, is in honor of Kate Couper, wife of the senior author of the original description of this species.

[5][4] S. kateae may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 10.5 cm (4.1 in).

The rostral is separated from the nostril, and the scales on the side of the snout grade evenly from small to large.

[6] S. kateae is endemic to the southern end of the Richmond Range in New South Wales.

[7] This area was severely affected by the 2019-2020 Australian megafires, with over 80% of the available habitat burned.