The male calls while next to the stream, often on leaf litter, and spawn is deposited in dug-out, gravel nests in shallow, flowing water.

Tadpoles are dark brown or black with large spots and flecks on the tail.

Metamorphosis may take 15 months and the metamorphs closely resemble the adults, but have less distinct dorsal pattern and a rusty red iris.

Due to its small range following the recent taxonomic revision, it has been suggested that this species be reclassified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

This species has a fragmented range and has suffered significant declines in the past, although populations appear to have stabilized in recent decades.