The Mountain Top Nursery Frog is considered one of the most restricted amphibian species in Australia. It is only found on Mt Lewis in northern Queensland at high altitudes and is particularly susceptible to climate change as it requires high precipitation and cooler temperatures. This species of frog is different to most other frog species as they do not need surface water to breed, but require high levels of soil and litter moisture to ensure eggs develop and hatch. The embryo develops directly in the egg and then hatches out as a tiny froglet.