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.
Following a substantial rainfall that inundates the nest site, the eggs hatch, and the tadpoles (which are already well-developed) finish their maturation in temporary water bodies. In Sydney, this species frequently shares the same habitat as Giant Burrowing Frogs.