Once heavy rain floods the nest site the eggs hatch and the tadpoles (already fairly developed) finish their development in the temporary pools. In Sydney it is often found in the same habitats as Giant Burrowing Frogs.
After heavy rainwater submerges the nest area, the eggs hatch, and the tadpoles (fully formed) complete their development in temporary pools. In Sydney, this species commonly coexists with Giant Burrowing Frogs in similar environments.