[4] The species generally have restricted or patchy distributions[2][4] and are considered threatened.

[4] The genus is named after Franz Werner, Austrian zoologist and herpetologist who was active in Africa.

[5] Werneria are medium-sized toads[2] with a snout-to-vent length between 3 and 5 cm (1.2–2.0 in); females tend to be larger than males.

Tadpoles have a short, muscular tail and a flat body with a huge sucker mouth.

Outside the breeding season, adult toads can be found in leaf litter far away from streams.